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.
Fluoroscopy imaging is performed soon after every patient's bariatric surgery. This quality measure ensures that the procedure was done correctly.
POEM is a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for treating achalasia and other swallowing disorders.
Body contouring is a surgery to remove excess skin and tighten surrounding tissue after bariatric surgery.
A minimally invasive approach is often preferable to a traditional open procedure in gastrointestinal surgery, with less bleeding and faster recovery.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
Binge eating disorder is characterized by eating an unusually large amount of food in one sitting and feeling a loss of control. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that makes it difficult to swallow food and liquids.
A type of cancer that begins in the gallbladder, a small organ located below the liver.