So you need to have general surgery. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Approximately 30 million Americans alone undergo general surgery each year. But it’s totally normal to feel anxious or have questions, especially if this is your first time. As your trusty doctor, let me walk you through everything you need to know to feel […]
Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional open surgery over the past few decades. As the name suggests, laparoscopic surgery involves making tiny incisions and using small instruments and a tiny camera to perform operations inside the abdomen or pelvis. For patients considering laparoscopic surgery, it
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Colorectal surgery refers to operations performed on the large intestine (colon) and rectum. This type of surgery is commonly done to treat colon and rectal cancers, remove precancerous polyps, and repair various conditions affecting the colon and rectum like diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, and intestinal obstruction. If you are facing the prospect of having colorectal surgery,
