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Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Preparing for Your Surgery

  • Clinic and Visit Information
  • Preparing for Surgery
  • Anesthesia and Medications
  • Bowel Preparation
  • Quitting Smoking
  • Infection Prevention
  • Blood Clot Prevention
  • Weight Loss

Diseases and Conditions

  • Appendicitis
  • Gallstones
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Hernias
  • Obesity

Learn about Your Surgery

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Anti-Reflux Surgery
  • Appendectomy
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Endoscopy
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Lipoma Surgery
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair

Caring for Yourself After Surgery

  • Controlling Pain after Surgery
  • Managing Antibiotic Medications
  • Managing Blood Thinner Medications
  • Constipation
  • Diet & Nutrition
  • Caring for a Jackson-Pratt Drain
  • Clinic and Visit Information

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