You’ve noticed a small, tender spot in your abdomen that wasn’t there before. It doesn’t hurt, really, but it just doesn’t feel quite right. It’s soft in a different kind of way, but you don’t remember doing anything that would cause swelling there. The perhaps surprising news is that you may have a hernia. Luckily, surgical correction […]
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: Is It Right for You?
Have you battled with your weight for years with little to no success? We know how frustrating it can be to stick to a strict diet and exercise routine with no reward from the scale. The caring professionals at Surgical Associates of South Florida, LLC in South Miami, FL can help you achieve your health […]
Can a Gastric Sleeve Help with Diabetes?
Most people know that diabetes can be controlled to a certain degree with diet and weight management techniques. There are many ways to lose weight. These methods include eating right and staying active on a consistent basis. Weight loss surgery is another way for individuals to keep pounds off the body and maintain a healthy […]
What Is Orbera? 7 Things to Know About Gastric Balloon Treatment
Orbera is the latest and greatest weight loss treatment plan offered at Surgical Associates of South Florida, LLC in South Miami, FL. If you want to lose weight permanently, this could be an option for you. Read on to discover everything this gastric balloon treatment has to offer. What Is Orbera? Orbera is a non-surgical […]
Bariatric Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions
Bariatric surgery has helped countless people over the last few decades, and this type of procedure could be exactly what you have been looking for to achieve your goals. You could notice amazing changes within weeks of your operation, and the results are only going to get better as time goes on. With a little […]
What is Acid Reflux Treatment?
With the amount of fat, salt, sugar, and grease in the foods that the average person eats today it is no wonder there are so many people with acid reflux disease. It is a terrible ailment to have to suffer with, but it does seem that there are many more people who would rather battle […]
When Should You Consider Gallbladder Surgery?
You may ignore the health of your gallbladder until you have pain from this organ. The gallbladder may not seem important, but it is a part of the body’s digestive system. This small organ is beneath the liver so that it can store the bile that is secreted by the liver. The bile can remain […]
What is Robotic Hernia Surgery?
Robotic hernia surgical repair is a relatively new technique that was developed to reduce the invasiveness of the surgery, which then allows the patient to recover rapidly with minimal pain and practically no scarring. Unlike traditional hernia repair that can require a month or more of recovery, patients treated with robotic hernia surgery are usually […]
The Myriad Advantages of an Expedited Concierge Program
The Expedited Concierge Program An expedited concierge program provides patients with prompt service, communication through email, text, or phone 24/7. Office visits are lengthier and patients are never rushed. The endless time spent sitting in a waiting room has been effectively eliminated. An expedited concierge program is about enhancing the relationship between patient and physician, […]
