Surgical Expertise

Surgical removal of the appendix, often due to appendicitis (infection or inflammation).

• Procedure Duration: Typically takes 1-2 hours.
• Recovery: Most patients recover within 2-4 weeks.
• Post-op Care: Expect some mild pain at the incision site; avoid strenuous activities for a few weeks.

Removal of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones or gallbladder disease.

• Procedure: Can be done laparoscopically (minimally invasive).
• Recovery: Most patients return to normal activities within 1 week.
• Dietary Adjustments: Some patients may experience digestive changes, but the body adjusts over time.

Repair of a hernia, where an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.

• Procedure: Often done laparoscopically for faster recovery.
• Recovery: Light activity within 1-2 weeks, full recovery in about 4-6 weeks.
• Post-op Care: Avoid heavy lifting for several weeks post-surgery.

Removal of part or all of the colon, usually due to cancer, diverticulitis, or Crohn’s disease.

• Procedure: May be performed laparoscopically or with open surgery.
• Recovery: Hospital stay of 3-7 days, with full recovery in 6-8 weeks.
• Post-op Care: Patients may experience changes in bowel habits.

Removal of part or all of the stomach, typically for cancer or severe ulcers.

• Procedure: Can be open or laparoscopic.
• Recovery: Hospital stay of about 1 week; full recovery can take 6-8 weeks.
• Diet Changes: Patients may need to eat smaller, more frequent meals.

Surgery to widen the opening of the lower part of the stomach (pylorus) to allow food to pass more easily into the small intestine.

• Procedure: Typically done to treat conditions like pyloric stenosis or peptic ulcers.
• Recovery: Hospital stay of 2-4 days, with full recovery in 4-6 weeks.
• Post-op Care: Patients may need to follow a soft diet for a few weeks; gradually resuming normal eating habits.

Surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by wrapping the top part of the stomach around the esophagus to prevent acid reflux.

• Procedure: Often performed laparoscopically with small incisions.
• Recovery: Most patients can return to work in 1-2 weeks.
• Post-op Care: Temporary difficulty swallowing and bloating are common; patients are advised to eat smaller meals.

A diagnostic procedure where a thin tube with a camera is passed down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine.

• Procedure: Typically outpatient and done under mild sedation.
• Recovery: Most patients can resume normal activities within 24 hours.
• Post-op Care: Patients may experience mild sore throat or bloating after the procedure.