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.
Appendix Removal (Appendectomy) Surgery Patient Information from SAGES
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.
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) Patient Information from SAGES
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.
Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy) Patient Information from SAGES
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”.
Upper Endoscopy Patient Information from SAGES
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.