Colon surgery is often the first line of treatment for diseases such as diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, and colon cancer.
Colon cancer doesn’t cause symptoms in its early stage, so it’s important to get cancer screening with a colonoscopy.
If you experience pain in your upper right or middle abdomen, you may have gallstones or gallbladder disease.
Hernias may not cause any symptoms, or they can become quite painful and put you at risk for complications.
Compared to traditional surgery, laparoscopic surgery results in less pain, causes minimal scarring, and promotes faster recovery.
When medication can’t control your acid reflux, and your esophagus is at risk of serious damage from stomach acid.
Thyroid surgery is most commonly performed when your doctor finds a lump or nodule in your thyroid gland.
If diet and exercise alone aren’t working, weight loss surgery can help you lose a significant amount of weight.
