Laparoscopic Splenectomy at Southlake General Surgery Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas) A splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the whole spleen, a sensitive, fist-sized organ that sits underneath the left rib cage close to the stomac...

Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas) A parathyroid adenoma is a benign tumor on one of the parathyroid organs that include four small glands sited close to or at the back of the thyroid gland. These glands produce parathyroid hormone (PTH). Thes...

Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas) A hernia is a condition in which a part of the body, usually the muscle or tissue, protrudes through an opening. Can a Hernia Trigger Back Pain? we will discuss this in this article. When you have a hernia, t...

Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas) Recovery time after hernia repair surgery is based on the type of surgical procedure your doctor has proposed. There are two types of hernia surgeries that your doctor can suggest: Open Surgery and Laparoscop...

Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas) Diet After hiatal hernia surgery, you may be wondering what to eat. This article will provide a list of foods that you should eat after surgery. Some foods that are good to eat after surgery include lean prot...

Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery) Thyroid is a very small gland with the shape of a butterfly. The gland is located to the lower-front part of the neck and right beneath the voice box. The function of the thyroid is basically to produce hormone whic...

Herniorrhaphy A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure to repair a hernia. In this procedure, your doctor repairs the weak spot in the abdominal wall. A hernia develops when an organ pushes through an opening of the muscle or tissue of the abdominal wall. Let's explore more: ht...

Hernia Repair Surgery Hernia repair surgery is also known as herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty and it is used for the treatment of a hernia. There are three types of hernia surgery – Open Hernia Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. Let's explore more: https://www.so...

A hernia is an ailment that occurs when the internal organs, tissues, or intestines push through an opening in the muscle or tissue leading to hernia pain. Let's explore more: https://www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com/when-should-you-worry-about-hernia-pain/

Rectal Prolapse happens when the rectum (the last part of the large intestines) slips out of the anus. It is a rare medical emergency and may create discomfort. It can happen at any age among men and women. If an individual ignores this condition for a long time, it may get wo...

When the inner abdominal muscles weaken down thereby causing your abdominal wall in that part, to protrude out. Let's explore more: https://www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com/diet-after-hernia-surgery/

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Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD What gallbladder does? A gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located under your liver in the upper right of the abdomen. In our body, the function of the gallbladder is to store bile, a mix of fluids, cholesterol, and fat. Bile in the gal...