When preparing for surgery, you’ll probably hear terms like minimally invasive and open to describe the procedure. But what are they and what are the differences between minimally invasive and open surgery? Knowing what these terms mean can help you relax and trust the capable hands of your surgeon. Minimally invasive surgery is a relatively
What Are My Options for Vascular Surgery?
Vascular surgery comes in two types—minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. Minimally invasive vascular surgery often involves the expansion of narrow or blocked veins using balloons and stents. Open surgery, on the other hand, creates larger incisions to work on arteries through grafting and blockage removal. At Evansville Surgical Associates, our surgeons are board certified
Do I Need Gallbladder Removal Surgery?
Problems with your gallbladder often result from gallstones. However, other problems may require its removal. You may experience pain in your upper body as well as vomiting and nausea, but when is it time to have it removed? Oftentimes, removal is the first option for gallbladder complications. Medications can take months or even years to
5 Varicose Vein Symptoms That Surprise Most Patients
Varicose veins are a common problem that affect around 25 million people in the United States. While dark, ropey veins are the most obvious sign, other signs can be less obvious and more difficult to diagnose. What’s more, the symptoms caused by varicose veins can have a major impact on your quality of life. Symptoms
How To Prepare Your Child for Surgery
Surgery can be a very scary experience for a child. As a parent, you can help alleviate their fears as well as your own. Preparing your child for surgery can help them feel safe and less anxious about the entire experience. To help prepare your child for surgery, we’ll cover: Preparing yourself for your child’s
Cancer – When Is Surgery Necessary?
There are more types of cancer treatment than most people probably realize. However, the kind your medical team recommends will be based on what suits your particular situation best. This may be radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, or a combination of treatments. Surgery can become necessary for cancer when a tumor is solid or concentrated in a
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to educate yourself and your loved ones on how to reduce your chances of developing this disease. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer women will face. It can be caught early with mammograms, but knowing the signs and risk factors can help
What Is a Hernia?
At their most basic level, hernias are a condition in which organs bulge out through the muscle and tissue of the abdominal wall. This could be part of the intestine, another organ, or even fat. Hernias can become complex pretty quickly. Some can be so small that you don’t even realize you have them. Others
When is IBD Serious Enough for Colorectal Surgery?
Many people struggle with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to varying degrees. Depending on the severity of the condition, you may be wondering when IBD becomes serious enough for colorectal surgery. This is often a last resort with physicians preferring to try medications and lifestyle changes to alleviate symptoms. But these treatments don’t always work. In
Understanding Hepatobiliary Surgery
The hepatobiliary system is a collection of organs and glands which aid in digestion and other bodily processes. With such a complex system, it should come as no surprise that hepatobiliary surgery can be equally difficult to understand. The hepatobiliary system is comprised of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. Problems with the system
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