Nissen fundoplication is a surgical approach to treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This surgery, also known as Lap Nissen, aims to strengthen the weakened area of the esophagus that causes stomach acid to flow up instead of down. Lap Nissen was named after Dr. Rudolf Nissen, the doc...
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last several inches of the colon. Together, they're often referred to as colorectal cancers. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of ce...
Obesity and Your Child For some children and adolescents suffering from obesity the solution is beyond the reach of diets and exercise. It is important to pay close attention to your child as often children and adolescents do not share their feelings for fear of disappointing their parents. Bar...
An alternative in the treatment of diabetes Metabolic surgery has proven effective in controlling diabetes for moderately obese patients. Apparently, this is because food does not pass through the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum and jejunum), producing changes in the hormones that co...
A Gastric bypass is a surgery in which size of the stomach is reduced; this is done to make you feel satisfied with smaller portions of food. By feeling satisfied, you quickly eat less and by eating less you begin to lose weight. This surgery is ideal if you present morbid obesity that puts your hea...
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