Gallstones & Pregnancy
Unfortunately, there are times when women develop symptoms from gallstones during pregnancy. These acute symptoms can range from mild to severe and may require hospitalization. A mild attack of …
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Evaluating Potential Risks of Waiting to Repair a Hernia
We have established that having a hernia does not necessarily require surgical repair. However, we also know that surgery is the only way to repair a hernia. When they …
When Is Robotic Surgery Not the Best Surgical Option
Robotic assisted surgery is one of the largest steps forward in modern surgical history and has the potential to have even greater benefits in the future. Robotic surgery has …
My Doctor Found a Hernia Incidentally but I Have No Symptoms. What Do I Do?
Hernias are a very common condition, but only a small fraction of those who develop hernias get them repaired. There are two reasons for this…First, many hernias are asymptomatic, …
Comparing No Mesh and Tension-Free Hernia Repairs
With the advent of surgical mesh to cover a hernia defect, the tension-free method of repairing a hernia has become the gold standard. However, a small proportion of patients …
What Does the Size of Your Gallstone Mean?
Gallstones are very common in the general population and gallbladder surgery is one of the most frequently performed general surgical procedures in the United States. When gallstones become symptomatic, causing what …
Eating Well on the Road
One of the hardest things to do – bariatric patient or not – is to maintain proper diet and exercise when you take a trip either for business or …
How to Choose a Weight Loss Surgeon
One of the most important decisions that a prospective bariatric patient can make, is choosing which weight loss surgeon is best for them. The key is to understand that there is …
The Usefulness of BMI
The Body Mass Index, commonly referred to as the BMI, is probably the quickest and easiest determinant of whether or not a patient may qualify for weight loss surgery. BMI …
Robotic General Surgery
As part of our dedication to advancement in the surgical field, Dr. Lublin now offers patients the option to undergo robotically assisted general surgery procedures – specifically the gallbladder …