by Dr. Albert Amini | Jul 13, 2021 | Pancreatic Diseases
While modern medicine and technology make successful pancreas surgery more possible now than ever before, it is important for patients to understand that pancreatectomy, Whipple surgery, and other pancreas procedures are still complex, involved, and require a fairly...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Jul 9, 2021 | Pancreatic Diseases, Articles
“Pancreatic cancer has had a pretty grim outlook historically, but thanks to ongoing efforts at the HonorHealth Research Institute, great strides have been made in the fight against this disease. At HonorHealth, our multidisciplinary approach toward pancreatic...
by Dr. Albert Amini | May 13, 2021 | Hernia Repair, Robotic Surgery
In many cases, having a hernia is relatively painless, although it can certainly be cosmetically unpleasing. For some men and women, hernias produce painful, disruptive symptoms. Whether you’re considering hernia repair for aesthetic or functional reasons, the expert...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Mar 16, 2021 | Gallbladder Surgery
The gallbladder is an important part of the body that holds bile for the liver. Bile is a substance that plays an important role in digestion. It helps break down fat into fatty acids, so your body can easily absorb the nutrients and eliminate the waste. Located near...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Feb 3, 2021 | Hernia Repair, Robotic Surgery
Thanks to recent medical advancements in hernia surgery, Arizona Premier Surgery in Chandler, Gilbert, and Scottsdale, AZ proudly offers robotic hernia repair. Compared to previous hernia techniques that required large incisions and left equally large scars, patients...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Jan 17, 2021 | Pancreatic Diseases
At Arizona Premier Surgery, our pancreas surgeons help patients with surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic medical conditions, and pancreatic cancer. Your pancreas is responsible for converting the food you eat into fuel for your body. It also helps...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Dec 10, 2020 | Gallbladder Surgery
For many people, their gallbladder is something they’ll never even have to think about. However, for some, it can be a great area of concern. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ lying just under the liver. Its primary function is to store the excess...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Nov 1, 2020 | Hernia Repair
Arizona Premier Surgery is proud to be serving Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, and Scottsdale, AZ area patients with state-of-the-art surgical care. Among our advanced services is robotic hernia surgery. This procedure uses modern technology to safely and effectively...
by Dr. Starr Eads | May 6, 2019 | Robotic Surgery
What is Robotic Surgery? Robotic surgery is laparoscopic surgery, or minimally invasive ‘small incision’ surgery, and is controlled by the surgeon while using a digital computer. The technique is the same as laparoscopic surgery (done with a camera and small...
by Dr. Phillip Pepple | Apr 1, 2019 | Hernia Repair
How are hernias caused? An abdominal wall or a groin hernia is a bulge through a normal tissue defect. These types of defects can be pushed back in, but then recur with standing, exercise, or straining, and can sometimes cause pain. Hernia defects don’t go away by...
