For people having a hernia repair, anesthesiologists work alongside surgeons to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure.
A hernia is a condition in which part of an organ protrudes through the wall of the cavity that contains it; surgery is often the only remedy.
Bariatric surgery alters the stomach's anatomy to reduce the amount of food eaten and digested. Learn more about this procedure.
Gastric sleeve surgery, also called sleeve gastrectomy, is a type of weight-loss surgery that helps certain people with obesity love weight over time.
A type of weight-loss surgery that helps people with obesity lose weight. It involves reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting part of the small intestine.
A medical device that is placed in the stomach and inflated so it takes up space. It remains in place for six months before it is removed.
A type of bariatric surgery that helps some people with obesity to lose weight. During the procedure, an adjustable band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, dividing it into two sections.
Robotic surgery is surgery in which a surgeon controls surgical instruments attached to robotic arms.
A generic term that refers to follow-up surgeries that are required for patients who previously underwent weight-loss surgery.
Melanocytic nevus is the medical term for moles. They can develop on any part of the body and in most cases, they don't require treatment.