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Who does Endovascular Surgery?

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Currently, there are several groups of physicians in some form or another involved in endovascular procedures. Internal Medicine Physicians include: 1)Interventional Cardiologists 2) Vascular Medicine Specialists
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What are the benefits of Endovascular Surgery?

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The key component that makes endovascular surgery attractive compared to conventional surgery is usually related to recovery time and patient risk. Endovascular options usually (but not always) have a lower risk than conventional surgical approaches, and usually have shorter recovery times for the patient. Unfortunately, endovascular procedures are often not nearly as durable (stay open or work) as many of the conventional surgical approaches.
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OK, Who should decide when I should have endovascular surgery?

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Actually this question is the most important to ask in our opinion. The first intervention into the peripheral vascular system can be the most important in that it can change a relatively innocent problem, or finding, into a limb or life threatening one down the road.
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How does endovascular stenting differ from a carotid endarterectomy?

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A carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure in which the carotid artery is exposed and plaque is removed, thereby reducing the risk of a thrombus breaking off and interrupting blood flow to the brain. Patients are often hospitalized for 48 hours after the procedure. Complication rates for carotid endarterectomy are approximately 3 percent.
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How Does Endovascular Surgery Differ from Neurosurgery?

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Endovascular surgery may be considered a form of minimally invasive neurosurgery, because it requires only a small incision in the groin to gain access to a blood vessel, usually an artery located in the brain, head or spine. This removes the need to expose the brain or spinal cord by traditional surgical means. Because these procedures involve smaller incisions, less pain and shorter hospital stays, they reduce the amount of stress and risk of complication to the patient.
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What is endovascular stenting?

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A stent is a small, slotted, stainless steel tube is placed over an angioplasty balloon catheter and threaded up the artery to the area of the blockage. When the balloon is inflated, the stent expands, locks in place and forms a rigid support to hold the artery open. The stent remains in the artery permanently.
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When your vision does not measure up do the surgery?

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Doesn't the doctor tell me when to have the surgery? Your doctor should be a guide only. He or she provides the proper glasses and assesses the extent of the cataract and any other eye problems. But he can not interpret how your vision is being affected on a day to day basis.
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How long does the surgery take?

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Surgery time varies depending on the injury, age and severity of condition. The duration of the surgical procedure is from one to two hours.
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We reserve approximately 2 hours of operating room time. However, the surgery itself generally takes one and a half hours. The rest of the time is used by the operating room staff to prepare for the surgery.
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What does sinus surgery accomplish?

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The surgery enlarges the natural opening to the sinuses. Additionally, the procedure should leave as many cilia (tiny little hairs in the sinus), in place as possible. Endoscopic sinus surgery is particularly successful in removing areas of obstruction and allowing the normal flow of mucus.
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back to the top What does sinus surgery accomplish?

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Sinus surgery enlarges the natural opening to the sinuses and removes areas of obstruction, resulting in the normal flow of mucus.
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What does sinus surgery entail?

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Basic sinus surgery is performed through the insertion of an endoscope, a very thin fiberoptic tube, into the nose. In the majority of cases, the surgical procedure is performed entirely through the nostrils, leaving no external scars. The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia and is done as a same day surgery, not requiring an overnight stay. The patient usually returns to normal activities within four to seven days; full recovery takes about four weeks.
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When does the doctor see me again after surgery?

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We see local patients after one or two weeks, and again after a month or two. If you are from far away, and if all goes well, many patients do not need to be seen again. You can contact the doctor by phone or email, and Dr. Schiller will be available to see you in the office if necessary. There is no charge for visits after surgery. If stitches are placed in the skin, they will dissolve by themselves.
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Does Dr. DiGioia do the surgery himself?

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Yes, he does not have any residents or fellows. He uses physician assistants, who assist him in the operating room, and also see you with Dr. DiGioia in the hospital after surgery.
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A - From the time you leave your room until the time you are in recovery will be approximately four to six hours.
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The hospital reserves approximately two to two-and-one-half hours for surgery. Some of this time is taken by the operating room staff to prepare for the surgery.
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What does it feel like after surgery?

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It depends on the amount of skin resurfacing you have done. Dermabraded skin is covered with a moist jelly-like dressing. Patients complain more about wanting to wash their face than discomfort. We prescribe pain medications to manage any discomfort. If you are asleep for the procedure, our nurses will be right by your side as you wake up to attend to any needs you have.
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How much does surgery really help?

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quot;Many patients do experience dramatic results. In some cases, however, the side effect of slower swallowing can be temporarily bothersome. In the great majority, the benefits far outweigh the minimal side effects."
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Is endovascular laser therapy covered by my insurance?

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Most major insurance carriers cover the procedure. We will work with you to determine your carrier's coverage.
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Why does my child need to go to the pediatrician before surgery?

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Once the surgery date is obtained you will need to make an appointment with your pediatrician. Please try to make this appointment for the week before surgery. The purpose of this visit is to ensure that your child is ready for surgery and does not have any colds, viruses, ear infections, strep throat, etc.
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What does the anesthesiologist do during the surgery?

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In short, the anesthesiologist is responsible for your comfort and your safety. In addition to giving you the medications needed for the anesthesia, the anesthesiologist monitors your vital signs (such things as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen content, body temperature, breathing...) and alters them as necessary. He or she is also in charge of fluids that you might receive and, if necessary, blood transfusions.
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Why does the surgery work?

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The surgery works by inducing the development of new blood vessels from the donor scalp artery in the area of the area of the synangiosis, which provides an additional source of blood to the underlying brain. These blood vessels develop not only from the scalp artery, which is the major source of new blood, but also from blood vessels which sprout from the coverings of the brain around the skull opening. We are not sure what makes these new blood vessels sprout and grow.
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What does hip replacement surgery involve?

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The hip joint is located where the upper end of the femur meets the acetabulum. The femur, or thigh bone, looks like a long stem with a ball on the end. The acetabulum is a socket or cup-like structure in the pelvis, or hip bone. This "ball and socket" arrangement allows a wide range of motion, including sitting, standing, walking, and other daily activities. During hip replacement, the surgeon removes the diseased bone tissue and cartilage from the hip joint.
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