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Gastric Sleeve Surgery: What Happens to Your Stomach, and Is It Right for You?
Thinking about weight loss surgery? Here's what you should know about gastric sleeve surgery, how it works, and whether it may be the right choice for you.
Can Hiatal Hernia Surgery Fix My Acid Reflux? When Is Reflux Surgery Necessary?
Can hiatal hernia surgery help relieve chronic acid reflux or GERD? Learn when reflux surgery may be necessary, how robotic hiatal hernia repair works, and what to expect from treatment.
How Do You Know When It's Time to See a Surgeon for Belly Pain?
Not sure when belly pain requires a surgeon? Learn the signs of gallbladder disease, abdominal hernias, and other conditions that may need surgical evaluation, plus when to seek emergency care.
Is the Bulge Near My Surgery Scar a Hernia?
A new bulge near an old abdominal surgery scar could be an incisional hernia. Learn what causes incisional hernias, common symptoms, when to seek care, and the available treatment options.
Do I Need Surgery to Treat My Carpal Tunnel?
Learn when carpal tunnel syndrome may be treated without surgery, when surgery may be considered, and what to expect from an evaluation.
Do I Need to Have My Ganglion Cyst Removed?
Learn when a ganglion cyst can be monitored, when treatment may be considered, and what nonsurgical and surgical options are available.
Why did My Hernia Come Back?
Learn why a hernia can return after surgery, how recurrent hernias are evaluated, and when another repair may be considered.
Do I Need to Have My Gallbladder Removed?
Learn when gallstones may require gallbladder removal, how symptoms are evaluated, and what to expect if surgery is recommended.
Recognizing the Signs: When Is a Hernia a Medical Emergency?
Learn the warning signs of a hernia complication and when to seek immediate medical attention.
Weight Loss Resolutions 2025: Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You
Learn how bariatric surgery works, the potential benefits and risks, and the factors that may help determine whether weight-loss surgery is appropriate for you.
Planning for Hand Surgery: Why December Is a Great Time for Treatment
Learn when hand surgery may be considered, how to prepare for treatment, and why the holiday season can be a convenient time for some patients.
Have Questions about Your Surgical Options?
Our team can help you learn more about minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical care.