Laparoscopy Center - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia * Paul G Curcillo MD  John C Kairys MD  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Kidney Transplant Center  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Drexel University Surgical Associates  Drexel University College of Medicine Surgery Dept  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Constantinos Pavlides MD  Hahnemann Hospital Transplant Surgery  Hahnemann University Hospital  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Diseases of the Breast/Surgical Oncology  Gordon F Schwartz MD  Drexel University Surgical Associates  Hahnemann Trauma Center Surgeons  Drexel University Surgical Associates  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Drexel University Surgical Associates  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Drexel University Surgical Associates  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Drexel University Surgical Associates  Jefferson University Physicians Surgery  Drexel University Surgical Associates  Robert K Cohen DPM PC  Algird R Mameniskis MD  Harvey J Lerner MD  Penn Surgery  Penn OB/GYN at Pennsylvania Hospital  Dahlia M Sataloff MD  Penn Surgery  Fawzi B Habboushe MD  Hughes & Hensell Associates  Hughes & Hensell Associates  Ronald M Fairman MD  Douglas L Fraker MD  UPMC/Trauma-Surgical Critical Care Division  UPMC/Trauma-Surgical Critical Care Division  Robert G McCairns MD  University of Pennsylvania Health System  Robert G McCairns MD  James Mullen MD  UPMC/Trauma-Surgical Critical Care Division  UPMC/Trauma-Surgical Critical Care Division  Ernest F Rosato MD  UPMC/Trauma-Surgical Critical Care Division  UPMC/Trauma-Surgical Critical Care Division  UPMC/Trauma-Surgical Critical Care Division  Department of Surgery University of Pennsylvania  Vincent N Tisa DPM  Moreye Nusbaum MD  Linell Baylis MD  Houang Kaveh MD  Temple University Hospital Surgery  Temple University Hospital Surgery  Temple University Hospital Surgery  Temple University Hospital Surgery  Joseph M Bednarek MD  Northeastern Hospital Surgery  Mercy Hospital Surgery  Drs Patnaik & Patnaik  Saul Jeck DO  John P Kohler MD  Harry L Thomas MD  Einstein Surgical Associates  Einstein Surgical Associates  Einstein Surgical Associates  Einstein Surgical Associates  Einstein Surgical Associates  General Surgery Associates  Kidney Transplant Associates  Robert Solit MD  Albert C Beatty Jr. MD  Main Line Cardiothoracic Surgery  Ali S Ahmadi MD & Orville H Domingo MD  Main Line Surgeons Ltd  Orlando Castillo MD  Ali S Ahmadi MD & Orville H Domingo MD  Main Line Surgeons Ltd  Lankenau Hospital  Lankenau Hospital  Main Line Cardiothoracic Surgery  Main Line Surgeons Ltd  Main Line Surgeons Ltd  Main Line Surgeons Ltd  Main Line Surgeons Ltd  Main Line Surgeons Ltd  Main Line Cardiothoracic Surgery  Orlando Castillo MD  Lowell Meyerson DO  Center For Breast Health  Delaware Valley Surgical Associates  Lawrence J Mayer MD  Delaware Valley Surgical Associates  Delaware Valley Surgical Associates  Edward E Villanueva DPM  Skinsmart Dermatology & Aesthetic Center Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaA commercial, educational, and cultural center, the city was once the second-largest in the British Empire (after London), and the social and geographical center of the original 13 American colonies. Ben Franklin took a large role in Philadelphia's early rise to prominence. It was in this city that many of the ideas, and subsequent actions, gave birth to the American Revolution and American Independence, making Philadelphia a centerpiece of early American history. It was the most populous city of the young United States, although by the first census in 1790, New York City had overtaken it. Philadelphia served as one of the nation's many capitals during the Revolutionary War and after. Following the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, it was the temporary national capital from 1790 to 1800 while Washington, DC was under construction. Upcoming 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 Philadelphia
Nearby Philadelphia Hospitals *Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Hahnemann University Hospital Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Wills Eye Hospital Pennsylvania Hospital St Joseph Hospital Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Saint Agnes Medical Center Girard Medical Center Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Methodist Hospital Philadelphia VA Medical Center Kensington Hospital Cooper University Hospital Virtua Health Camden Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia Temple University Hospital Shriners Hospital for Children St Christopher's Hospital for Children Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center Lankenau Hospital Kindred Hospital Delaware County Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Roxborough Memorial Hospital Albert Einstein Medical Center Moss Rehabilitation Hospital Friends Hospital Frankford Hospital Frankford Delaware County Memorial Hospital Fairmount Behavioral Health System Kindred Hospital Philadelphia Underwood-Memorial Hospital Kennedy Health System Cherry Hill Campus Moss Rehabilitation Hospital Elkins Park Jeanes Hospital Chestnut Hill Hospital Montgomery Rehab Hospital of Chestnut Hill Fox Chase Cancer Center Bryn Mawr Hospital Nazareth Hospital Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical Center Taylor Hospital Angela Jane Pavilion Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield Hospital Abington Memorial Hospital Kennedy Health System Stratford Campus Keystone Center Camden County Health Services Center Virtua Health Voorhees Aria Health Crozer-Chester Medical Center Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital Virtua West Jersey Hospital Marlton Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital Horsham Clinic Community Hospital Montgomery Hospital Mercy Suburban Hospital Norristown State Hospital Kennedy Health System Washington Township Campus Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County Montgomery County Emergency Service Abington Memorial Health Center Warminster Campus Riddle Memorial Hospital Hampton Behavioral Health Center Virtua West Jersey Hospital Berlin Valley Forge Medical Center & Hospital Paoli Hospital Devereux Beneto Children's Behavioral Health Center Eagleville Hospital Lower Bucks Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
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