by Jean Widner | Oct 24, 2023 | Spleen
A healthy spleen supports the body by destroying damaged blood cells, preventing infection and storing healthy red blood cells. Found under the ribcage, the spleen is important for filtering the blood and supporting your immune and digestive systems. You can...
by Jean Widner | Oct 10, 2023 | Pancreatic Diseases, Cancer
Though it is an important organ, do you need your pancreas to live? The pancreas is part of the digestive system and plays a vital role in blood sugar levels. Despite its essential role, certain conditions may require the removal of this organ. While this is a...
by Jean Widner | Sep 29, 2023 | Hernia Repair
After hernia surgery, your body needs to heal. You can support this process naturally by following a healthy diet and your doctor’s protocol for a speedy recovery. Your physician or surgeon will provide a complete list of guidelines to follow after your surgery, which...
by Jean Widner | Sep 19, 2023 | Liver Surgery
Your liver is a large, wedge-shaped organ about the size of a football. It’s located under the ribs on the right side of the body and performs a variety of important functions for life. Without a properly functioning liver, you won’t live long. Some of the most...
by Jean Widner | Sep 12, 2023 | General Surgery
Skin lesions are abnormal growths on the skin. They can look like a lump or a sore or be a discolored area of the skin. Skin lesion removal surgery is a common treatment for removing such lesions. While not usually a complicated procedure, it’s good to know what to...
by Jean Widner | Sep 5, 2023 | Thyroid
Most people lose up to 100 hair strands per day. This is natural and a normal part of the hair growth cycle. If you lose more strands than that, though, you could be dealing with an underlying health problem. There are many potential causes of hair loss, but one of...
by Jean Widner | Aug 26, 2023 | Cancer
If you have serious issues with your lower digestive tract, your doctor may start a conversation about a subtotal colectomy in the near future. What is a subtotal colectomy? This specialized procedure commonly treats a wide variety of problems with the large...
by Jean Widner | Aug 26, 2023 | Hernia Repair
If you have a hiatal hernia, you know how painful and difficult this condition can be. Managing hiatal hernias through dietary and lifestyle changes is the preferred treatment approach. However, some people require surgery in severe cases. While it can help reduce...
by Jean Widner | Aug 15, 2023 | Hernia Repair, Robotic Surgery
A sudden jolt of pain while working out can be frightening, especially when it occurs in a more sensitive area, such as the groin or lower abdomen. Oftentimes, this type of discomfort can be due to some type of muscle strain, which is not usually a cause for true...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Aug 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
The stomach’s purpose is to store, break down, and produce enzymes to digest food. It is a complex organ that is interconnected with the gastrointestinal tract. The stomach muscles work in concert with the rest of the upper tract of the system to push food...
