Laparoscopy Center - Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Surgeon Doctors for LaparoscopyType of Physician: Surgeon What is a Surgeon? A certification by the Board of Surgery; practitioners manage a wide range of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon provides the diagnosis and the care to patients before, during and after surgery. The surgeon is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of trauma victims and the critically ill. The surgeon has special knowledge and skills in birth defects, tumors, infections and metabolic problems relating to the head and neck, breast, abdomen, extremities including the hand, and the gastrointestinal, vascular and endocrine systems. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the most relevant features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist. Specialty: Surgery Common Name: Surgeon Doctors in Kalamazoo * John S Kostin MD  General & Bariatric Surgery, Division of HealthCare Midwest  Padraic C Carmody MD  General & Bariatric Surgery, Division of HealthCare Midwest  General & Bariatric Surgery, Division of HealthCare Midwest  General & Bariatric Surgery, Division of HealthCare Midwest  General & Bariatric Surgery, Division of HealthCare Midwest  The Surgical Group of Southwest Michigan P.C.  The Surgical Group of Southwest Michigan P.C.  The Surgical Group of Southwest Michigan P.C.  Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates  Bronson Trauma Surgery  Healthcare Midwest General & Vascular Surgery  Healthcare Midwest General & Vascular Surgery  Healthcare Midwest General & Vascular Surgery  Healthcare Midwest General & Vascular Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS General Surgery  MSU/KCMS Internal Medicine/Pediatrics  MSU/KCMS Internal Medicine/Pediatrics  MSU/KCMS Internal Medicine/Pediatrics  MSU/KCMS Internal Medicine/Pediatrics  Kalamazoo General Surgery  Family Surgical PC  Employee Physician Groups  Employee Physician Groups  S Samuel Im MD  Eye & ENT Specialists PC  Hastings Surgeons PC  Hastings Surgeons PC  Hastings Surgeons PC  Bronson Outpatient Center  Bronson Outpatient Center  Bronson Outpatient Center  Three Rivers Health Surgical Services  General Surgical Associates  General Surgical Associates  General Surgical Associates  Vicente Cabansag Jr. MD PC  Michiana Surgical Associates  Grand River Surgery  East Paris ENT Associates  Grand Health Partners  VeinSolutions  Grand Health Partners  Grand Health Partners  Michael R Jarvis DO PC  Michael R Jarvis DO PC  Michigan Medical PC  Lonson L Barr DO  Michigan Medical PC  Kenneth W Post MD PLC  Melissa A Sandman MD  Academic Surgical Associates  Academic Surgical Associates  Academic Surgical Associates  Academic Surgical Associates  Academic Surgical Associates  Community Health Center  Akram Daoud & Christina C Daoud DOs  Health Specialties Ctr  Coldwater Surgery PC  HealthQuest Surgical Associates  HealthQuest Surgical Associates  HealthQuest Surgical Associates  HealthQuest Surgical Associates  HealthQuest Surgical Associates  HealthQuest Surgical Associates  West Michigan Heart Clinic  General Surgery Office  General Surgery Office  General Surgery Office  General Surgery Office  General Surgery Office  General Surgery Office  Tower Surgeons PC  Tower Surgeons PC  Karlin E Sevensma DO PC  Lughart Poelman & TenHaaf MD  Michigan Medical PC  Michigan Medical PC  Michigan Medical PC  Michigan Medical PC  Capital Area Surgeons  Capital Area Surgeons  Tony Balice Clinic  Michiana Medical Surgical Clinic  Borgess Lee Medical Group Kalamazoo, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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LaparoscopyRead the Laparoscopy article » How is the procedure performed?Three or more small (5-10 mm) incisions are made in the abdomen to allow access ports to be inserted. The laparoscope and surgical instruments are inserted through these ports. The surgeon then uses the laparoscope, which transmits a picture of the abdominal organs on a video monitor, allowing the operation to be performed. Laparoscopic intestinal surgery can be used to perform the following operations:
Recommended Reading Related to LaparoscopyDigestion Introduction"Just a spoonful of sugar... " goes the song. But what happens to that sugar once you swallow it? In fact, how is it that you are able to swallow it at all? Your digestive system performs amazing feats every day, whether you eat a double cheeseburger or a stalk of celery. Read on to learn what exactly happens to food as it makes its way through your digestive system. What Is Digestion?Digestion is the complex process of turning the food you eat into the energy you need to survive. The digestion process also involves creating waste to be eliminated. The digestive tract (or gut) is a long twisting tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. It is made up of a series of muscles that coordinate the movement of food and other cells that produce enzymes and hormones to aid in the breakdown of food. Along the way are three other organs that are needed for digestion: the liver, gallbladder, and the ... Other Related Laparoscopy ArticlesEmergency Contact for Kalamazoo
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Ectopic Pregnancy
- An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy located outside the inner lining of the uterus. The majority of ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube. Symptoms include abdominal pain, amenorrhea, and vaginal bleeding. Treatment options include observation, medication, or surgery.
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Endometriosis
- Endometriosis is the growth of cells similar to those that form the inside of the uterus, but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometriosis implants are most commonly found on the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, outer surfaces of the uterus or intestines, and on the surface lining of the pelvic cavity. They can also be found in the vagina, cervix, and bladder. Treatment of endometriosis can be with medication or surgery.
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Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the esophagus. Risk factors of cancer of the esophagus include smoking, heavy alcohol use, Barrett's esophagus, being male and being over age 60. Severe weight loss, vomiting, hoarseness, coughing up blood, painful swallowing, and pain in the throat or back are symptoms. Treatment depends upon the size, location and staging of the cancer and the health of the patient.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition in which the acidified liquid contents of the stomach backs up into the esophagus. The symptoms of uncomplicated GERD are heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. Effective treatment is available for most patients with GERD.
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Ovarian Cancer
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Stomach Cancer
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Jaundice
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Hernia
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The Digestive System
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive
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Gallbladder Cancer
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