The urinary and blood tests are performed to reduce to a minimum the risk of sexually transmittable- and genetic diseases. A caryotype (=control of shape and number of chromosomes) is performed in the first blood test. We search whether the donor is a carrier of Cystic Fibrosis disease (chronic, progressive, and frequently fatal disease of the body's mucus glands, affecting the respiratory and digestive systems in children and young adults).

Certain basic blood tests are done prior to surgery; complete blood count, electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, phosphorus, albumin, liver enzymes, cholesterol, uric acid, magnesium, lipid profile, PT/PTT, HgbA1c as well as referrals to other specialists (Endocrinology, Cardiology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary) as indicated.

A - We may stimulate the electrodes with tiny electrical currents in order to map out important areas of function in your brain such as speech and motor areas. This is done by the doctor in your room. You will be asked to read and do certain tasks to help define these areas.

Problems commonly seen with morbid obesity which are expected to improve significantly with weight loss include sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Other problems associated with obesity which may improve after operation are depression, arthritis or other musculo-skeletal disorders, and psychosocial functioning.

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.

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.

When someone is in altered consciousness, various tests are utilized to identify the type and location of brain disturbance that has occurred. Blood supply to the brain is measured with an angiogram, by X-raying blood vessels after injection with a radioactive isotope. A computerized tomography or computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan is a series of X-rays analyzed by computer to give a three dimensional image of the brain.

Generally, if the fractured bone is not separated then surgery can possibly be avoided. If the bone is broken in many places or the bone fragments are separated then often surgery may be required to help correct the anatomy of the broken bone. Even if the fracture does not require surgery, a period of immobilization (cast) may be required.

Surgery is between $2000 and $3000 including the operating room fee, depending on what needs to be done. For most patients the charge is about $2500 complete. Payment can be by check, cash, or credit card, and a finance plan is also available.

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Surgery for the common meniscus tear is an outpatient arthroscopic surgical procedure. A couple of portals (holes) are made in the knee so that an arthroscope and the trimming instrument(s) can be inserted. Often a motorized or radiofrequency (electro-thermal) device is used to help trim and contour the torn area of the meniscus to create a smooth surface.

The damaged ACL cannot be sewn back together as it will not heal. A torn ACL will require a reconstructive procedure using transplantable tendons from your body (autografts) such as the hamstring, bone-patella-tendon-bone (BTB) or quadriceps tendons, to reconstruct this torn ligament. Allograft (tissue bank cadaver tissue) tissue is often used with less pain to you and earlier return to function. Both autograft and allograft tendons are acceptable to use for ACL reconstructions.

Surgery about the knee cap can be controversial with no exact reason when to operate or consensus about the type of procedure that should be done.

Surgery for the PCL involves either an autograft or an allograft reconstruction of the ligament. Either a bone-tendon-bone, hamstring autograft, an achilles tendon or bone-tendon-bone allograft is used to reconstruct the posterior cruciate ligament.

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogrens Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Auto Immune Disease, Herpes Simplex Virus infection of the eyes, Herpes Zoster Virus infection of the eyes, glaucoma, retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery or other eye surgery.