A Mini-Stroke May be a Serious Warning

A Mini-Stroke May be a Serious Warning

Simple lifestyle changes can greatly reduce your risk and provide other health benefits.  You may have heard the term “mini-stroke.” The temporary symptoms are similar to a stroke – weakness or numbness in the face, slurred or garbled speech, blindness or double...
Is It GERD or Acid Reflux?

Is It GERD or Acid Reflux?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects people of all ages. But while many people have the condition, few truly understand it. That’s because the term “GERD” is often used interchangeably with “heartburn” and “acid reflux.” Although these conditions can have...
The Facts About Hernia & Symptoms to Know

The Facts About Hernia & Symptoms to Know

You’ve probably heard the word “hernia,” but do you actually know what the condition is? A hernia happens when an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weakened part of a muscle. Hernias are common. In fact, more than a million hernia repairs are performed each...
What to Expect From Robotic Surgery

What to Expect From Robotic Surgery

We’ll admit it: “Robotic surgery” sounds a bit like something from a Sci-Fi movie. But the reality is that it’s actually a commonly used surgical technique that offers patients a less-invasive way to undergo surgery. When people hear that robotic surgery may be an...
Robotic Hernia Repair May Be the Answer

Robotic Hernia Repair May Be the Answer

Don’t let hernia pain and discomfort keep you from work, exercise and enjoying activities with family and friends. Robotic hernia repair surgery may be the solution you’ve been seeking to get you back to what you enjoy. Quicker. What exactly is a hernia? Put simply,...