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In the light of events associated with COVID-19 we would like to assure our patients that our office continues to function at full capacity. We will continue to take care of our patients in full compliance with current rules and regulations. At Lenox Hill Surgeons, our dedicated team of nyc surgeons and medical professionals provide… Continue Reading
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Pancreas Surgery – What to Expect
Pancreaticoduodenectomy – what a mouthful! This long word is the technical name for one of the most common pancreas surgery procedures. Also known as the Whipple procedure, this surgery involves removing a diseased section of the pancreas. But what even is the pancreas? Why do we need it? And what should you expect if you need… Continue Reading
History of Hernia Repair
You may think that hernia repair surgery is a relatively recent concept. And why not? Many people may view hernias as minor, insignificant problems. However, hernias can develop into serious, potentially life-threatening issues if left on checked. For centuries, people have been aware of just how dangerous a hernia can really be. Since ancient times,… Continue Reading
Hernia Repair Surgery – What to Expect
There are many different types of hernias; inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, and more. Regardless of the exact diagnosis, every hernia has a few things in common. First and foremost, every hernia causes pain and discomfort. Whatever the location of the hernia, every hernia repair surgery has many similarities. If you are planning a hernia repair… Continue Reading
Gallbladder Surgery – What to Expect
Although it is just a small organ, the gallbladder is used in the effective processing of food and nutrients. However, there are a few specific circumstances in which some or all of the gallbladder must be removed. Gallbladder surgery is one of the most common surgeries in the world. But what does the gallbladder actually… Continue Reading
Appendix Surgery – What to Expect
The exact purpose of the appendix is relatively unknown even to modern science. Some experts believe it to be a sort of “home” for healthy bacteria that can be used to fight off dangerous invading cells. Other believe that the appendix does nothing, that it is simply a mass that no longer has a physical… Continue Reading
Esophagus Surgery – What to Expect
The esophagus is an essential aspect of digestion. Without it, you couldn’t naturally deliver food from your mouth to your stomach. However, there are some times where surgery needs to be performed on the esophagus. How does the esophagus work? What can go wrong and how can surgery help? What is recovery like for esophagus… Continue Reading
What are the Symptoms of a Hernia?
A hernia is a painful condition, so you no doubt want a quick answer to that question, “What are the Symptoms of a Hernia?” Unfortunately, this answer will greatly depend on your own assessment of yourself. In order to correctly identify a hernia, there are a few specific signs you should be looking for. If… Continue Reading
Abdominal Hernia Repair
Abdominal hernias account for hundreds of thousands of surgical procedures every year. Even within the category of abdominal hernias, there are many different hernias that can occur. In addition, everyone will present a little bit differently with regard to how their hernia affects them. You may wonder, though, what exactly is a hernia? How can… Continue Reading
Causes & Symptoms of Hernias
Hernias are widely common, with almost 2% of the population suffering from hernias. This may seem like a small number, but in the United States of America alone that adds up to around 600,000 people dealing with hernias. But what exactly is a hernia? What causes so many people to have hernias? And how does… Continue Reading
Small Intestine Surgery – What to Expect
The small intestine is actually a very long and essential organ for daily function. Measuring around 20 ft in full-grown adults, the small intestine responsible for the majority of digestion. However, there are times that part of the small intestine must be removed. In these cases, a small intestine resection, or surgery, can be completed.… Continue Reading
Liver Surgery – What to Expect
The little is one of the most important organs in the body, responsible for filtering blood and detoxifying. However, under certain circumstances, the liver or some suction thereof must be removed from the body. But what exactly does the liver do? Why would the liver need to be removed? And what should you expect from… Continue Reading
Dysphagia Surgery: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis
Dysphagia Surgery Some functional and anatomical abnormalities of the esophagus or the pharynx can cause dysphagia which is essentially a fancy medical term to indicate difficulty swallowing. This condition can be successfully treated by surgical procedures. Also, surgery is recommended when dysphagia is found to be associated with esophageal carcinoma, and compression of this organ… Continue Reading
Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis
Colorectal Cancer Surgery When cells and tissue of your rectum and colon undergo neoplasm and start metastasizing, you could be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Approximately 140,000 men and women are diagnosed with colorectal cancer annually which makes the malignancy one of the most prevalent forms of cancer. Surgical intervention is the best and most widely… Continue Reading
Adrenal Surgery: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis
Adrenal Surgery A pair of small glands, each weighing about four to six grams, located just above the kidneys in the rear of the abdomen is known as the adrenal glands. They secrete a number of hormones which are indispensable to sustaining the regular functions of the human body. Adrenal diseases typically manifest when a… Continue Reading
Liver Cancer Surgery: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis
When an area of the human liver is surgically removed, it is known as the liver resection. The most typical reason for such operative procedures is to eliminate metastases of the liver, i.e., liver cancer. Metastases are essentially cancer-causing cells that have propagated from the liver to another area inside the body. Liver resection surgery… Continue Reading
Hernia Repair Surgery: Overview, Types, Precautions & More
Hernia Repair Overview You’ll be considered for a hernia repair surgery if visceral tissues constituting internal organs like the brain, groin or abdomen become herniated. Herniation of the viscera including the abdomen, intestines, heart, and lungs cause these organs to become bulged or swollen, forcing them to protuberate through the walls sheathing them. Two of… Continue Reading
Gallbladder and Gallstone Surgery – NYC General Surgeon
Gallstone and Gallbladder Surgery: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis Gallstone and gallbladder surgery referred to as cholecystectomy in medical parlance, is an operative procedure where your gallbladder is removed. Gallbladder surgery is chiefly performed to get rid of gallstones or cholesterol stones which if not removed could lead to severe complications like cholangitis, pancreatitis,… Continue Reading
Spleen Surgery – NYC General Surgeon
Spleen Surgery: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis Surgical excision of the spleen or splenectomy becomes imperative when this vital immunologic organ becomes diseased or cancerous or is damaged due to an injury or wound. You could also be a potential candidate of splenectomy if you suffer from an acute blood disorder (polycythemia vera, idiopathic… Continue Reading
Pancreas Surgery – NYC General Surgeon
Pancreas Surgery: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis The pancreas being a key organ of the endocrine and digestive systems of the body is indispensable for the smooth functioning of the human body. Hence, a diseased condition of the pancreas, like a tumor, abscess or malignancy that causes pancreatitis and makes the dysfunctional organ calls… Continue Reading
What to do after Stomach Surgery
What You Need to Do After Stomach Surgery There are various different types of stomach surgery that can be performed for a range of different reasons. By and large, this type of surgery will be a major one, which means that you will need to be prepared for a lengthy recovery period and you need… Continue Reading
Hernia Repair Surgery – NYC Surgeon
Hernia Repair Surgery: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis Hernia repair surgery entails the application of instrumental and manual procedures for correcting herniation of tissues or viscera including groin, abdomen, brain, and diaphragm. Internal organs, composed of tissues, could get herniated or bulged, forcing them to protrude via the wall encasing them. Hernias involving the… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic appendectomy – NYC General Surgeon
Laparoscopic appendectomy: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis The procedure of surgically removing the narrow, elongated tube attached to the colon-known as an appendix when it becomes diseased, inflamed or infected (appendicitis) is called appendectomy. It is normally carried out on an emergency basis as swollen appendicitis could burst if not excised, causing the clogged… Continue Reading
Surgery for Esophageal Cancer – General Surgeon NYC
Esophagus Surgery: Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis Esophagogastrectomy or esophagus surgery entails doing away with the entire esophagus (and often a stomach part) for treating esophageal cancer, Barrett’s esophagus, achalasia, esophageal stenosis, and GERD. The thoracic surgeon transforms the remaining section of the stomach into a tubular form serving as the replacement for the… Continue Reading
Stomach Surgery: Gastric Bypass by NYC Top Surgeon
Stomach Surgery (Gastric Bypass): Steps, Benefits, Side-Effects, Precautions & Prognosis Gastric bypass is a type of surgical process chiefly carried out for treating a series of lifestyle conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and sleep apnea. These conditions more often than not occur concomitantly. The surgery is performed using a laparoscope (an elongated &… Continue Reading
Esophagus Surgery
What Happens After Esophagus Surgery? The esophagus plays a vital part in our functioning, as it is the tube that enabled food to be moved from your throat when you swallow through to your stomach. This tube, which is around eight inches in length, is made up of muscles, which then contract to move food… Continue Reading