Featured Surgeon
Erik B. Throop M.D.
Undergraduate
Indiana University
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency
Jewish Hospital and Indiana University Medical Center
Certification
American Board of Surgery and Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Recent News from ESA
What Is Laparoscopic Surgery, And Why Would You Prefer It?
A “minimally-invasive” surgery, or laparoscopic, which involves much smaller incisions uses a tiny fiber-optic tool, or laparoscopes, with a camera and light on the end is inserted through the small incision. The laparoscope transmits images in real time on a high-definition video monitor, allowing a surgeon to perform the surgery in a similar manner as if it was an open surger
The Benefits & Risks Of Robotically-Assisted Surgery in 2020
When robotic surgery was introduced in 2000 with the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the da Vinci Surgical System, many people imagined a medical future in which robotics replaced a surgeon during surgical procedures. However, replacing a surgeon’s hands-on expertise was not the intention…
