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Where is the surgery performed?

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The surgery is at our offices or at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, at 2nd Avenue and 14th St. in Manhattan.
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The surgery is performed through a small skull opening, with the patient awake, using only local anesthetic. Light intravenous sedation is used at the beginning and end. Surgery is guided by stereotaxis, a method useful for approaching deep brain targets through a small incision and small skull opening. With stereotaxis, a rigid frame is attached to the patient's head just before surgery, and a brain imaging study (usually an MRI) is obtained with the frame in place.
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How is knee replacement surgery performed?

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Before surgery, a small tube called an intravenous line will be inserted into your arm to administer antibiotics and other medication. In the operating room, you will be given anesthesia. Once the anesthesia takes effect, your knee will be scrubbed and sterilized. Your surgery will begin with an incision over the knee to expose the joint. The surgeon then uses precision guides and special instruments to remove any damaged surfaces and shape the ends of the bones.
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Who performed the surgery for you?

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Dr. Rick Schram of Southwest Orthopaedic Group in Austin, Texas, with assistance from Dr. Nick Tsourmas. Unfortunately Dr. Schram is no longer in practice; he switched professions, going back to school to study law. I was 28 years old when I had my first TKR (born in 1969), and my knees were in such bad shape that there was really no question of waiting. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and there was no cartilage left in either knee.
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How is vocal cord surgery performed?

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There are two ways of performing surgery on the vocal cords: the open surgery approach and endoscopic approach. The open surgery approach involves making an incision in the neck and performing the surgery through the opening. This approach is often performed after trauma or fracture of the larynx (upper front of neck) has occurred. The endoscopic approach requires a tube to be inserted through the mouth into the throat. This approach seems to be more successful in restoring normal voice sound.
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How can brain surgery be performed without incisions?

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Instead of accessing the brain through incision(s), surgeons irradiate the brain abnormality with beams of gamma radiation that pass through the skull and brain tissue and treat only the designated area.
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Outpatient surgery is performed at our own, accredited facility - Sequoia Surgery Pavilion, or the nearby Sierra Surgicenter.
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How is hip replacement surgery performed?

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On the day of surgery, an intravenous tube will be inserted into your arm to administer necessary medications and fluids during surgery. You will then be taken to the operating room and given anesthesia. The surgery usually takes two to four hours, depending on the condition of your hip. While you are in the operating room, a urinary catheter will be inserted. Compression stockings and pneumatic sleeves will be put on both legs.
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Q16. How is laser surgery performed?

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Laser surgery for macular degeneration is an office procedure, performed under local anesthesia. The patient is sat in a comfortable chair opposite the laser machine. The eye is anesthetized with eye drops. A special contact lens covered with a thick gel is placed over the surface of the eye. Laser beam is directed through the contact lens to the retina and the CNV. The laser beam consists of about 100 bright flashes of light, each lasting between one tenth to one half of a second.
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When should surgery be performed for a torn ACL?

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It is best to wait for the pain and swelling to subside and to allow associated injuries to heal before performing surgery for the ACL. If surgery is done too soon after injury, rehabilitation is difficult. The knee may get stiff and have permanent loss of motion. The athlete will usually get back to sports much more quickly if the knee is allowed to recover from initial injury and to regain its full painless range of motion (usually at least six weeks) before performing surgery.
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Q: Is the surgery performed in the office? Where is the surgery performed?

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No, this procedure in not done in our office. Dr. Paley performs all his surgeries at Brotman Medical Center.
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What happens if surgery is not performed?

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It is not unusual for a cat that has a ruptured cruciate ligament to become sound (will no longer limp) even if surgery is not performed. This generally occurs within one month of the injury. However, arthritis will usually begin and result in lameness a few months later. That lameness cannot be corrected so we strongly urge you to have surgery performed.
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What evaluation should be performed before surgery for pelvic prolapse?

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Before any surgery for pelvic prolapse the following evaluation is very important. This evaluation should be performed by a physician who is experienced in the treatment of pelvic prolapse and knowledgeable about the effects of prolapse on the urinary tract. Pre-treatment evaluation usually includes the following: Special testing of the bladder function called Urodynamics. This testing should be performed with and without reduction (i.e. pushing in) of the pelvic prolapse.
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What tests are performed before surgery?

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A week or two before surgery, your ophthalmologist will measure the curvature of the cornea and the size and shape of the eye. For patients who will receive an IOL, this information helps your doctor to choose the right type of IOL.
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Can BMI be too high to have the surgery performed laparoscopically? If so, what is the cut off?

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Yes. The laparoscopic technique uses a number of small incisions and long instruments to reach deep inside the abdominal cavity. When BMI exceeds 50 (or in patients with a large distribution of body fat in the upper abdomen), the instruments may not be long enough to perform laparoscopic surgery. The surgeon will discuss surgical approaches with you at your initial consultation.
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What kinds of tests are typically performed prior to surgery?

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echocardiogram is essential for all patients prior to a Maze procedure. The echocardiogram is an ultrasound study of the heart that helps physicians to evaluate the structure and the function of the heart and the valves. In addition, all patients over the age of 40 will need to have a cardiac catheterization to assess the coronary arteries for evidence of blockage.
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Why was the first implant surgery performed in Germany rather than in the United States?

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Arrow has been pursuing regulatory approvals simultaneously in the United States and in Europe. The process in Europe took less time. Bad Oeynhausen, Germany was chosen as the first site to do the implant based on its extensive experience with numerous mechanical assist devices, and the expertise of not only the surgical team, but also a well established post-implant support program, which enables patients to be discharged from the hospital.
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Can all types of bariatric surgery be performed laparoscopically?

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Theoretically all kinds of surgical procedures for obesity such as laparoscopic gastric bypass, the lap band (laparoscopic adjustable banding), stomach stapling (gastric bypass), and other weight loss procedures can be performed laparoscopically (also called minimally invasive surgery), because it is performed through very small incisions and because postoperative hospital stay is shorter and recovery is quicker.
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middot; How is thermal laser surgery performed?

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This type of surgery is performed in an eye doctor's office or a clinic. Before the procedure, eye drops are instilled to freeze the eye. A small contact lens is placed on the eye to help focus the laser energy. The laser energy is delivered in a series of applications that appear as very bright lights to the patient. The procedure is generally painless. Afterwards, patients are free to go home and resume their regular activities.
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How is arthroscopic surgery performed?

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When a knee arthroscopy is performed, a camera is inserted into the joint by creating a small incision (about one centimeter). The arthroscopic surgery camera is connected to a fiberoptic light source and displays a picture of the inside of the joint on a television monitor. The surgeon employs water under pressure to "inflate" the knee, allowing increased maneuverability and to get rid of any debris.
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Most procedures are performed in the office surgical suite. The suite is a fully equipped, state accredited facility, structurally and functionally no different from a hospital operating room. The state laws governing these types of facilities, are functionally no different from the stringent requirements placed on any hospital. I take great pride in providing the safest possible environment for your procedure.
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Hair replacement surgery is performed in the King Street Clinic, Manchester, which is Registered by the Healthcare Commission. It is considered a very simple and safe operation.
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This surgery is performed in the UCLA Medical Building in Marina del Rey, California. Here in the UCLA building there is an outpatient surgical facility called the Marina Outpatient Surgery Center.
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Our office is an accredited surgical suite with two operating rooms located in the back of our office. You may ask for a tour of the operating area at your consultation. Most pre-operative appointments take place in one of the operating rooms as well.
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