Valley Presbyterian Hospital Surgeons Perform Hospital’s First Single-Port Appendectomy
Minimally Invasive Procedure Reduces Scarring and Healing Time
Do I Have Appendicitis?
Are you having pain on the right side of your abdomen? Pain in the lower right side of the abdomen is one of the most common reasons that people go to the Emergency Room. Though there are several conditions that can cause pain in this area, one of the most common is acute appendicitis. So how do you know if you have appendicitis for sure? Here are some things to look out for: Appendicitis Symptoms Symptoms of appendicitis usually start with a dull ache or Continue reading →
Appendicitis
Diagnosing Appendicitis An appendectomy is almost always performed as an urgent surgery. Therefore, a diagnosis of appendicitis is usually made quickly and is based primarily on an analysis of your symptoms and the findings on physical examination. Laboratory work done may show an elevation in the White Blood Cell (WBC) count which is a marker for inflammation and infection, although this may not always be the case. If there is a question regarding the nature of your symptoms or if the diagnosis of appendicitis is Continue reading →
Media
Dr. Michael Zadeh Selected For Patients’ Choice Award 2011 Michael A. Zadeh, M.D. Receives 2011 Best of Encino Award Dr. Zadeh’s interview on improving operating room efficiency by Becker’s Hospital Review. Dr. Zadeh’s article in VPHMed about Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery What’s Driving Physician Referral Patterns Today? Article Featuring Dr. Zadeh Valley Presbyterian Hospital Surgeons Perform Hospital’s First Single-Port Appendectomy Dr. Zadeh’s Appearance on American Health General for Hernia Surgery
Interesting Research Developments in Surgery for 2011
As the year comes to a close, I thought I would highlight some of the more interesting research studies that were conducted in the field of surgery for 2011: 1. Adenocarcinoma in Patients With Barrett’s Esophagus A study from Denmark showed that although patients with documented Barrett’s esophagus have an 11.3-fold increased risk of developing cancer of the esophagus, the annual risk of cancer development is actually lower than previously thought (0.12% vs. 0.5%). This raises a question on the current guidelines for surveillance in patients with Continue reading →
Patient Forms
New patients can download and fill out forms from the comfort of their own homes prior to their initial visit. Existing patients can download post-operative instructions for various procedures which will help answer many questions. Other forms are also available for download. New Patient Forms Post-Op Gallbladder Surgery Instructions Post-Op Abdominal Surgery Instructions Post-Op Anorectal Surgery Instructions Post-Op Hernia Surgery Instructions Post-Op Breast Surgery Instructions Post-Op Soft Tissue Mass Surgery Instructions Post-Op Appendectomy Instructions Post-Op Anti-Reflux/Hiatal Hernia/Paraesophageal Hernia Surgery Instructions Drain Care Axillary Lymph Node Continue reading →
General Surgery Services Los Angeles
The following list highlights a few in a wide variety of surgical procedures performed by Dr. Zadeh. Click on the conditions and surgeries listed below to read more information about each one. Laparoscopic Surgery Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) Colectomy Appendectomy Ventral Hernia Repair Robotic Surgery Gastrointestinal Surgery Hernia Repair Breast Surgery Hemorrhoids Anal Fistulas Anal Fissures Pilonidal Cyst Surgery Endocrine Surgery Thyroid Parathyroid Skin and Soft Tissue (Lipomas, Sebaceous Cysts, Lumps, Bumps, etc.) Botox Dermal Fillers (Juvéderm)
Surgery During Pregnancy: Operating on the Pregnant Patient
It is common for women to experience abdominal pain during their pregnancies. In some pregnant women, this abdominal pain may progress to a severe intensity, possibly requiring surgical intervention. Abdominal pain in the pregnant patient can be separated into obstetrical and non-obstetrical causes. Approximately 1 in 500 to 1 in 635 women will require non-obstetrical abdominal surgery during their pregnancies. The most common non-obstetrical surgical emergencies complicating pregnancy are acute appendicitis, inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), and intestinal obstruction. Other conditions that may require operations Continue reading →
Appendicitis Without the Appendix? Maybe its Stump Appendicitis
Removal of the appendix (appendectomy) is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States, with >250,000 performed annually. Stump appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the residual appendix, and is an under-reported complication that can occur after open or laparoscopic appendectomy. Stump appendicitis results from obstruction of the lumen of the remaining appendix, usually by a hard piece of stool called a fecalith. This leads to an increase in the pressure of the stump of the appendix. As blood flow is impaired, Continue reading →
A Perforated Jejunal Diverticulum
Jaimini Cegla, Puja Chudasama, Tushar Agarwal and Shahid Chaudhary Department of Surgery, The Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3NN, UK Case report A 65-year-old lady presented with a 5-day history of watery diarrhea with no mucous or blood, anorexia and right-sided abdominal pain. She denied recent travel or eating anything unusual. Her past medical history included an appendectomy, reversal of a retrograde uterus, angina, Sjogren’s syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome causing intermittent abdominal pain over the previous 4 years. The gastroenterologists Continue reading →