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Category: Patient Information (English)

Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery Patient Information from SAGES

GERD is a condition that happens when some of your stomach juices flow back into your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach). It is a very common condition. Many adults in the United States have heartburn or GERD at least once a month

Posted on
02/22/2022
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Patient Information (English)

Your doctor can repair a hernia with surgery to bring the tissue together and close the gap. They may use mesh to provide further strength. This can be done through a single large incision, or cut. Doctors call this “open” surgery), or through several small incisions (called laparoscopic or robotic surgery). The operation is called laparoscopic or robotic ventral hernia repair. It is a type of minimally invasive surgery. You may recover faster from minimally invasive surgery and have less pain.

Posted on
02/19/2022
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Patient Information (English)

Mesh is an implant used by your surgeon to improve the chances of a successful hernia repair. It is a sheet of material often used to reinforce a hernia repair.

Posted on
02/19/2022
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Surgery is Safer with Vaccination – Patient Information from SAGES

Surgery is Safer with Vaccination 2

SAGES and your surgeon strongly recommend being fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 weeks prior to your surgery to make your surgery safer.

Posted on
10/21/2021
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Adrenal Gland Removal (Adrenalectomy) Patient Information from SAGES

If your doctor finds an adrenal gland tumor or thinks you might have one, you may need blood and urine tests. These will show if the tumor is making extra hormones. You might also need imaging tests, such as a CAT scan (CT scan), MRI, or other scans to find the tumor.

If the tumor is small and not causing health problems, your doctor might just check it with repeat blood or urine tests and a scan every year. If it is large, might be cancerous, or makes extra hormones, your doctor will probably recommend surgery to remove it.

Posted on
04/09/2021
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Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery Patient Information from SAGES

Approximately 600,000 inguinal or groin hernia repair operations are performed annually in the United States. Some are performed by an open method. Some hernia repairs are performed using minimally invasive approaches, such as with a small telescope known as a laparoscope or with a robotic surgical system. If your surgeon has recommended a hernia repair, this brochure can help you understand what is an inguinal hernia and what are your treatment options.

Posted on
04/09/2021
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Appendix Removal (Appendectomy) Surgery Patient Information from SAGES

SAGES PI Appendix Removal

Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical problems. One out of every 2,000 people has an appendectomy sometime during their lifetime. Treatment requires an operation to remove the infected appendix.

Posted on
04/01/2020
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) Patient Information from SAGES

SAGES Patient Information ERCP

ERCP is a procedure that enables your physician to examine the pancreatic and bile ducts. A bendable, lighted tube (endoscope) about the thickness of your index finger is placed through your mouth and into your stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum). In the duodenum a small opening is identified (ampulla) and a small plastic tube (cannula) is passed through the endoscope and into this opening. Dye (contrast material) is injected and X-rays are taken to study the ducts of the pancreas and liver.

Posted on
04/01/2020
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy) Patient Information from SAGES

Showing incision location and size for typical gallbladder removal

Gallbladder removal is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures. Gallbladder removal surgery is usually performed with minimally invasive techniques and the medical name for this procedure is “Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy”.

Posted on
04/03/2019
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Patient Information (English)

Upper Endoscopy Patient Information from SAGES

Upper Endoscopy Cover

Upper Endoscopy (also known as gastroscopy, EGD, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a procedure that enables your surgeon to examine the lining of the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine). A bendable, lighted tube about the thickness of your little finger is placed through your mouth and into the stomach and duodenum.

Posted on
03/01/2015
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Patient Information (English)

Obesity Surgery Patient Information from SAGES

Laparoscopic Surgery for Severe Obesity

Laparoscopic surgery for obesity is for people who are severely overweight. Laparoscopy involves using a specialized telescope (laparoscope) to view the stomach, which typically allows smaller abdominal incisions. This brochure will explain: 1) What is severe (morbid) obesity?; 2) Medical and surgical treatment options for severe obesity; 3) How laparoscopic obesity surgery is performed; 4) Expected outcomes of the procedure; 5) What can be expected after laparoscopic obesity surgery

Posted on
03/01/2015
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Spleen Removal (Splenectomy) Surgery Patient Information from SAGES

Laparoscopic Spleen Removal

The spleen is a blood filled organ located in the upper left abdominal cavity. It is a storage organ for red blood cells and contains many specialized white blood cells called “macrophages” (disease fighting cells) which act to filter blood. The spleen is part of the immune system and also removes old and damaged blood particles from your system. The spleen helps the body identify and kill bacteria. The spleen can affect the platelet count, the red blood cell count and even the white blood count.

Posted on
03/01/2015
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Patient Information (English)

Colon Resection Surgery Patient Information from SAGES

Laparoscopic Colon Resection

Each year, more than 600,000 surgical procedures are performed in the United States to treat a number of colon diseases. Patients undergo colon surgery for a number of conditions including: colorectal cancer, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), colonic inertia, stricture of the colon and diverticulitis surgery to remove all or part of your colon is known as colectomy.

Posted on
03/01/2015
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Patient Information (English)

Diagnostic Laparoscopy Patient Information from SAGES

Patients may be referred to surgeons because of an undiagnosed abdominal problem. Your surgeon may recommend a diagnostic laparoscopy to assess abdominal pain, abdominal masses, ascites, liver disease, or cancer staging.

Posted on
03/01/2015
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Patient Information (English)

Colonoscopy Patient Information from SAGES

Colonoscopy is a procedure that enables your surgeon to examine the lining of the colon and rectum. It is usually done in the hospital or an endoscopic procedure room on an outpatient basis. A soft, bendable tube about the thickness of the index finger is gently inserted into the anus and advanced into the rectum and the colon.

Posted on
03/01/2015
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Patient Information (English)

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