Patient Education
It’s important to us that our patients understand what they should do before and after surgery as completely as possible. We strongly encourage you to ask us about anything that concerns you. Below you will find a list of instructions for before and after a surgical procedure.
Anorectal Surgery
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy
Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (Nissen fundoplication & hiatal hernia repairs)
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal (or femoral) hernia
Laparoscopic repair of ventral incisional hernia (VIH)
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy
Percutaneous vertical-banded gastroplasty (VBG) reversal
Pilonidal sinus/cyst surgery
Transoral incisionless Zenker's diverticulum repair (cricopharyngeal myotomy)