Laparoscopic removal of a part of the colon for diverticulitis, colon cancer, rectal cancer, colorectal cancer, Crohn's Disease...
Laparoscopic removal of a part of the colon for diverticulitis, colon cancer, rectal cancer, colorectal cancer, Crohn's Disease, Chronic Ulcerative Colitis...
A hernia develops when the outer layers of the abdominal wall weaken, bulge, or actually rip and allow the intestine into the area. Generally hernias can be repaired laparoscopically; however, sometimes they are opened because they are too large or there is not good visualization...
Surgery for Heartburn
If you suffer from "heartburn" your surgeon may have recommended LAPAROSCOPIC ANTI-REFLUX SURGERY to treat this condition, technically referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This brochure will explain to you...
The adjustable gastric band is made of silicone and is attached to a small access port that is placed under the skin of the abdomen through which the diameter of the band can be adjusted. Inflation of the silicone pouches functionally...
The gastric bypass was initially developed based on the weight loss observed among patients undergoing partial stomach removal for ulcers. The gastric bypass has been modified into its current form, using a Roux-en-Y limb of intestine (RYGBP)...
The gastric sleeve is relatively new to the US; however it has been performed in Europe for years. It is the first component of the duodenal switch operation which involves removing the lateral 2/3rds of the stomach with a stapling device. It can be done laparoscopically...
