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Los Angeles Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates often perform sphincter saving rectal surgery, offering patients an opportunity to maintain a higher quality of life after the treatment of rectal tumors. What is Sphincter Sparing Rectal Surgery? If a rectal tumor develops in close proximity to the anal sphincter (the muscle that controls continence), removing the

Laparoscopic surgery is used to treat a wide range of abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders. Learn more about the benefits off this minimally invasive technique and what you can expect during a procedure. What is laparoscopic surgery? The term laparoscopic surgery refers to any surgical procedure that utilizes a camera, several small incisions and specialized instruments.

An endoscopy is a special diagnostic test that allows your doctor to see the inside of your digestive tract with an instrument called an endoscope. A gastroscopy (also known as esophagogastroscopy or esopahgogastroduodenoscopy) is a type of endoscopy that focuses on examining the esophagus (the part of the intestine that carries food from your mouth

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INTRODUCTION Symptomatic internal and external hemorrhoids present with some of the most vexing problems known to mankind and to surgeons. Each year, over 525,000 patients are treated for symptoms associated with hemorrhoids. (1) Of these, 10-20% ultimately require surgical treatment. Watch this brief video of Hemorrhoid Treatment Options Explained by Dr. Hoffman: Until recently, the

Leaving the hospital after a major operation is a natural source of anxiety both for patients who have had an operation, as well as for their families who will need to provide additional support during the remainder of the recovery period.

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Get the PDF version of this letter To Our Patients: Due to concerns regarding the safety of Osmoprep® and Visicol®, both of these products are no longer available for use in bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy or other surgical procedures. There have been reported cases of renal (kidney) damage following the use of these

Get the PDF version of this letter   To Our Patients: Due to concerns regarding the safety of Fleets Phosphosoda,®this product is no longer available for use in bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy or other surgical procedures. There have been reported cases of renal (kidney) damage following the use of this medication. Our office has