by Jean Widner | May 10, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Health, General Surgery, Pancreatic Diseases, Robotic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Repair
Phoenix, Arizona, is home to some of the best minimally invasive surgery centers in the country. These centers offer patients cutting-edge medical procedures that present the least disruption to their daily lives. It’s important to understand the numerous minimally...
by Jean Widner | May 3, 2024 | General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Hernia Repair
Whether you’re preparing to undergo hernia surgery or about to embark on your post-surgery journey, you may be wondering what to wear after your inguinal hernia surgery. While the recovery process can seem overwhelming and difficult, you can improve your recovery by...
by Jean Widner | Apr 24, 2024 | Robotic Surgery, Hernia Repair
Millions of Americans develop hernias every year, and some of them require surgical repairs. Unlike traditional surgical methods, robotic procedures are less invasive, typically shortening recovery times and causing less pain. Even so, the prospect of undergoing...
by Jean Widner | Apr 14, 2024 | Robotic Surgery, General Surgery, Cancer, Pancreatic Diseases
Though a medical diagnosis that requires pancreas surgery can be frightening, many experienced surgeons and facilities help people with successful procedures every day. Let our experts at Arizona Premier Surgery explain the available options so you understand them....
by Jean Widner | Apr 2, 2024 | General Health, General Surgery, Cancer
Skin cancer often appears on some of the most visible parts of the body, including the face. While this can mean faster diagnosis and treatment, it also means that the scar left behind after removing the cancerous lesion may be highly visible. Fortunately, there are...
by Jean Widner | Mar 25, 2024 | General Surgery, Hernia Repair
About 15-20% of the population in Western countries will experience a hiatal hernia. Many people who have one may not even know it until the problem shows up on a scan, though. When this happens, patients want to know what size hiatal hernia needs surgery. Several...
by Jean Widner | Mar 8, 2024 | General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Hernia Repair
Hernia repair surgery is often necessary to avoid pain, discomfort, and other complications. Fortunately, new and exciting advances, such as robotic hernia surgery, can make the process and recovery time more comfortable. If you are struggling with a hernia, make an...
by Jean Widner | Mar 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Gallbladder removal surgery, also called cholecystectomy, is one of the most common surgical operations in the United States. Each year, 1.2 million people have their gallbladders removed. For many patients, this is their first-ever surgery. The high rates of...
by Jean Widner | Feb 21, 2024 | General Health, General Surgery, Thyroid
A thyroidectomy is a common treatment option for people with certain types of cancers and thyroid disorders that do not respond to other medical interventions. Surgeons in the United States perform over 150,000 thyroidectomies every year. Because thyroid function...
by Jean Widner | Feb 8, 2024 | Adrenal Glands, General Health, Thyroid
As a person living in our fast-paced world, you’re likely already aware that stress can play a big role in your body’s overall health. Stress can cause or exacerbate many health conditions — but can stress cause swollen lymph nodes? If you are experiencing...
