Adjustable Gastric Band
Adjustable Gastric Band
The Adjustable Gastric Band – often called the band – involves an inflatable band that is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, creating a small stomach pouch above the band, and the rest of the stomach below the band.
The Procedure
The...
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
Approximately 600,000 inguinal or groin hernia repair operations are performed annually in the United States. Some are performed by the conventional “open” method. Some hernia repairs are performed using a small telescope known as a laparoscope. If your surgeon has recommended...
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral hernia repair
Ventral hernia repair is surgery to repair a ventral hernia. A ventral hernia is a sac (pouch) formed from the inner lining of your belly (abdomen) that pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall.
Ventral hernias often occur at the site of...
Peptic Ulcer
Peptic Ulcer
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain
Starts between meals or during the night
Briefly stops if...
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
What is a Inguinal Hernia?
Inguinal hernias happen when the abdomen wall has natural areas of potential weakness. Hernias can develop at these or other areas due to heavy strain on the abdominal wall, aging, injury, an old incision or a weakness present from birth....
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is surgery that helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat.
After the surgery, your stomach will be smaller. You will feel full with less food.
The food you eat will no...
Laparoscopic Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic ventral/incisional hernia repair
Approximately 350,000-500,000 ventral hernia repairs are performed each year in the United States. Many are performed by the conventional “open” method. Some are performed laparoscopically. If your surgeon has recommended a laparoscopic repair, this brochure can help you understand what a...
Hernia Repair
What is a Hernia?
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle or other tissue that holds it in place. Most hernias are in the abdomen.
There are many types of hernias, including
Inguinal, in the groin....
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric Sleeve
In gastric sleeve surgery, also called vertical sleeve gastrectomy, a surgeon removes most of your stomach, leaving only a banana-shaped section that is closed with staples. Like gastric band surgery, this surgery reduces the amount of food that can fit in your stomach,...