A hiatal hernia is one more sort of hernia that occurs when the upper portion of the stomach pushes over the diaphragm and into the chest area.
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Femoral Hernia Surgery at Southlake General Surgery
Our abdominal muscles are strong enough to hold the intestines and other organs at their right spots. At times, the intra-abdominal tissues can be pushed through a debilitated spot in muscle during overstretching. In case a part of tissue pushes through the mass of the femoral canal, it is known as a femoral hernia also called a femorocele.
Read MorePilonidal Cyst Treatment – Dr. Valeria Simone MD
Unusual skin growth is a kind of cyst at the lower part of the tailbone or coccyx that contains skin, hair, and pus, known as a pilonidal cyst. Once this cyst is infected, medically it is known as a “pilonidal abscess.”
Read MoreAnal Abscess and Perianal Abscess
An anal abscess is a condition in which pus forms near the anus and it is a painful condition. Many of them lead to infection from small anal glands.
Perianal abscess is the most well-known form of an abscess. At times, it develops as a painful lump that looks like swelling close to the anus. A perianal abscess may appear red in color and warm to the touch.
Read MoreGallbladder Disease – Dr. Simone MD
Gallbladder disease is a sickness caused by many kinds of conditions that can influence the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located under the liver that helps store bile developed by the liver and passes the bile to the small intestines to process the fats. Let’s explore more about the gallbladder.
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Large Bowel Resection (Colectomy) Procedure
Colectomy is also called large bowel resection. The objective of large bowel resection is to remove the infected area of the large bowel which is also known as the colon or large intestine.
Read MoreOpen Gallbladder Removal Surgical Procedure
Our doctor performs open gallbladder removal surgery at Southlake General Surgery, Texas, through a large and single open incision in the abdomen. In medical terms, it is also known as an open cholecystectomy. This procedure is recommended to provide lasting relief to a patient with gallstones and other gallbladder-related problems.
Read MoreLaparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Surgery – Dr. Valeria Simone MD
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery is also known as minimally invasive surgery, wherein small incisions are made close to the affected area to insert the laparoscope and other specialized surgical tools to remove the gallbladder.
When is Gallbladder Surgery needed?- Dr. Valeria Simone
When is Gallbladder Surgery needed?- is one of the questions you might be thinking. Gallbladder surgery is needed when gallstones block the bile duct or when the gallbladder is infected or inflamed.
Read MoreGraves’ Disease – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Graves’ disease is an immune system disorder. It makes your thyroid gland create an excess thyroid hormone in the body. This condition is called hyperthyroidism. Graves’ disease is the most recognized form of hyperthyroidism.
Read MoreInguinal Hernia Surgery at Southlake General Surgery
Inguinal hernia surgery is a common procedure to repair a hernia that has developed in the groin area. This kind of hernia happens when a part of the intestine or abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak area in the abdominal muscular wall.
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How to live without a gallbladder?-Dr. Valeria Simone MD
It’s normal for individuals to have their gallbladder removed sooner or later. This is part of the way since it is feasible to live a long and healthy life without a gallbladder. Read More: How to live without a gallbladder?
Read MoreGallstone Diagnosis and Treatment at Southlake General Surgery, Texas
To identify the gallstones symptoms your doctor may initially look at your skin for jaundice, and afterward feel your abdomen to check for tenderness. And a blood test to identify the symptoms.
Read MoreDiagnostic Laparoscopy- Southlake General Surgery, Texas
Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that uses the specialized surgical tools for operation. A General Surgeon uses a small cylindrical tube with a mini camera on top called a laparoscope that is inserted in the body through small incisions. This helps the surgeon to look inside your body on a monitor screen. This procedure is also known as Key-Hole surgery, which refers to minimally invasive surgical technique.
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