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Aortic Valve Repair and the Ross Procedure

… blood thinners or early reoperation. One such procedure is known as the David procedure, in which the aortic valve … regurgitation in appropriate patients. The Ross Procedure is a surgical option for children and young adults with … aortic valve operation, a diseased aortic valve (which is either leaking or stenotic) is removed and the patient’s …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:51

Guide to Breast Surgeries & Procedures

… and know what to expect from each. Key Info Surgery is one of the primary methods of diagnosing and treating … tumors through advanced stage cancer. Biopsy A biopsy is a diagnostic procedure, which means it helps identify the … involve the removal of a small amount of tissue, which is then examined by a pathologist for signs and traits of …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:54

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes How Is Thyroid Cancer Diagnosed? Most people who are eventually … starts with an evaluation of this nodule. The first step is a medical history and physical exam from a medical … tests for thyroid cancer may follow. A thyroid biopsy is used to confirm the diagnosis of thyroid cancer. What …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:33

Gallbladder Disease

… names, depending on which part of the biliary system is affected. Some of the common variations include: … small intestine. What are the causes? Gallbladder disease is caused by stone formation and blockage of the biliary … responding to movement of the gallstone(s). How is it diagnosed? Initial diagnosis is performed with an …

Last Modified: 06/18/2025 - 14:07

State of the Union: Liver Care Today

… in the treatment of liver disease? Well, the huge change is viral hepatitis treatment . Hepatitis C used to be a poor … new medications for hepatitis C have been discovered. It is no longer a threat—we have a cure. I started doing liver … happened violently. How has the medication changed things? Is this something you would take before and potentially after …

Last Modified: 11/19/2025 - 12:12

State of the Union: Breast Care Today

… bit more? What can patients expect? I think the key thing is that we understand surgery can be painful for some … from the patient's perspective. Right, right, it is! I think there is this thought process that if you have surgery, “make sure …

Last Modified: 11/15/2024 - 15:49

Vascular Access: Creating and Protecting Dialysis Patients’ Lifelines

… machine, and returning it back to the body. Today dialysis is a life-saving option for over 600,000 people in the U.S., … of several treatments per week. That number of patients is growing due the rising incidence of diabetes, which can … of kidney failure, every dialysis patient must have what is called vascular access. As the National Institute of …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Anal Fissure

… division of the internal sphincter for fissure disease, is highly effective. Other novel muscle-sparing alternatives … will discuss these possibilities with you. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who … treatment options. What are Anal Fissures? A fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus. Like external …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 13:34

Parathyroid Surgery Frequently Asked Questions

… your surgeon will perform a nerve block so your neck area is numbed. With local anesthesia, mild sedatives will be … are essentially taking a nap during the operation. This is like the "twilight" anesthesia given during colonoscopy. … breathing. The amount of post-op nausea and grogginess is about the same for both local and general anesthesia. …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 16:35

Thyroid Cancer Types

… Cancer Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Lymphoma What Is The Difference Between Differentiated and … look much like thyroid cells under a microscope. What is Papillary Thyroid Cancer? Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:02

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR)

… Team , May 2025 Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is a surgical procedure to repair and strengthen the … hernia repair surgeries. An abdominal (ventral) hernia is a tear in the muscles of the abdomen that allows the … who have undergone multiple abdominal surgeries. What is Abdominal Wall Reconstruction? Abdominal wall …

Last Modified: 10/28/2025 - 18:54

Connective Tissue Disease (Including Marfan Syndrome)

… and environmental exposure. Because connective tissue is located through the entire body, connective tissue … tissues significantly affect the aorta because the aorta is exposed to high shear stress, or pressure from the … break the aorta (a type A Dissection). The second site of chaos is at the end of the aortic arch, where blood …

Last Modified: 02/03/2026 - 12:11