What Patients Should Know About Treatment, Recovery, and Why Surgical Experience Matters For many people, diverticulitis starts with a single, unforgettable episode of sharp pain in their lower-left abdomen, fever, and a trip to urgent care or the emergency room....
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When Does a Robotic Approach Make Sense? If you’ve been told you have a hernia and need surgery, you may be surprised to learn that there isn’t just one way to repair it. Open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic-assisted surgery...
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The Warning Signs That Are Easy to Explain Away Most people don’t immediately think “colon cancer” when they notice a change in their bathroom habits. They think it was perhaps something they ate, stress, hemorrhoids, getting older, a new medication,...
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When Bowel Changes, Bleeding, or Persistent Symptoms Deserve a Closer Look When something changes with your bowel habits or you notice symptoms like rectal bleeding, it can be tempting to wait and see if the problem goes away on its...
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Understanding when surgery is necessary – and when it isn’t. Hearing the words “You have diverticulitis” can be overwhelming. For many people, one of the first thoughts is, “Does this mean I’m going to need surgery?” The reassuring news is...
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Benefits, Recovery and What to Expect “When my doctor told me I needed colon surgery, I immediately pictured a large incision, weeks of pain, and months before life felt normal again.” That’s how Mark, a 58-year-old father of three,...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden-Scar Gallbladder Removal If you’ve been told you need your gallbladder removed, one of your first questions may be about scarring. Many patients are surprised to learn that, in select cases, gallbladder surgery can be...
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What You Need to Know About MagDI After Sleeve Gastrectomy If you had sleeve gastrectomy and have experienced weight regain, less weight loss than you hoped for, or difficulty controlling type 2 diabetes after surgery, you are not alone. Many...
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All About Re-Sleeve Surgery If you’ve had a sleeve gastrectomy and are noticing weight regain after years of success, you’re not alone. Many patients come to Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors wondering whether their sleeve has “stretched” and if anything can...
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A Powerful Option for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health After Sleeve Gastrectomy If you’ve previously had a sleeve gastrectomy and are struggling with weight regain, inadequate weight loss, or persistent obesity-related health problems, you may be wondering what options are...
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