Laparoscopic surgery for obesity
(SAGES)
Laparoscopic surgery for obesity. Is for people who are severely overweight. Laparoscopy involves using a specialized telescope (laparoscope) to view the stomach
Laparascopic
Appendectomy (SAGES)
About appendectomies What is the appendix? The appendix is a long narrow tube (a few inches in length) that attaches to the first part of the colon.
Laparascopic Cholecystectomy
(Gallbladder) Removal (SAGES)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Gallbladder removal is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures. Gallbladder removal surgery
Laparascopic Colon
Resection (SAGES)
Laparoscopic Colon Resection About conventional colon surgery: Each year, more than 600,000 surgical procedures are performed in the United States to treat a number of colon diseases.
Laparascopic Inguinal
Hernia Repair (SAGES)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair About your hernia and laparoscopic repair: Approximately 600,000 inguinal or groin hernia repair operations are performed annually in the United States.
Laparascopic Ventral
Hernia Repair (SAGES)
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair Approximately 350,000-500,000 ventral hernia repairs are performed each year in the United States.
Mediterranean
diet
Mediterranean diet: A heart-healthy eating plan The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating plan based on typical foods and recipes
Laparascopic
Adrenalectomy (SAGES)
About adrenal glands What are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are two small organs, one located above each kidney. They are triangular in
Upper Endoscopy
(SAGES)
About upper endoscopy (EGD) What is upper endoscopy? Upper Endoscopy (also known as gastroscopy, EGD, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a procedure
Colonscopy
(SAGES)
Colonscopy About colonoscopy What is a colonoscopy Colonoscopy is a procedure that enables your surgeon to examine the lining of the colon and rectum.
