I Have Gallstones, Now What?

If you’re reading this post, it’s likely that you’ve had a recent ultrasound or cat scan which has shown that you have gallstones. You may have even been told that you need surgery to have your gallbladder removed and are looking for alternative options of gallstone treatment. Well, you’re not alone. Gallstones are one of the most common issues we see as general surgeons. Most people are found to have gallstones after an episode of right sided abdominal pain. In others, the gallstones are an Continue reading →

Dr. Zadeh Now Performing Robotic Surgery at Northridge Hospital and MiVIP Surgery Center In Beverly Hills

As a general surgeon I have dedicated myself to providing my patients with the most advanced surgical care available today. The success I have achieved in my career is clear proof of how positive outcomes and superior patient care can pay off. I’m excited to share some recent changes that have taken place at my practice. I am now offering my patients the opportunity to have gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy), hernia surgery, and several other procedures using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgery technique – a minimally Continue reading →

Gallbladder Removal Questions

Why would a gallbladder need to be removed? The most common reason for gallbladder removal is because of gallstones, but the gallbladder may also be removed if it is inflamed or infected. Gallbladder removal will relieve pain, treat infection and – in most cases – stop gallstones from coming back. The risks of not having surgery are the possibilities of worsening symptoms, infection and gangrene of the gallbladder. How common is gallbladder surgery? Approximately 500,000 gallbladder surgeries or cholecystectomies are performed each year in the Continue reading →

Gallbladder Surgery Los Angeles

Cholecystectomy is the medical term used to describe gallbladder removal surgery. The most common reason for gallbladder surgery is to remove gallstones which form in the gallbladder. Gallstones are the cause of gallbladder attacks and common reason for sudden and severe abdominal pain. The pain associated with gallbladder disease occurs when the gallstones block the ducts of the gallbladder and stop the natural flow of bile into the intestines. Gallbladder pain may be felt as a spasm lasting minutes to hours (biliary colic), or as Continue reading →

Gallbladder Polyps: Are They Cancer and How They are Treated

Gallbladder polyps are growths that stick out from the edge of the inner wall of the gallbladder. Polyps can be cancerous, but they rarely are. Cholesterol polyps are the most common type of gallbladder polyp. These are typically small (less than 1 cm); non-cancerous; and attached to the gallbladder wall by a thin, fragile stalk. Most people usually have multiple polyps inside their gallbladder, although around 20% of people with gallbladder polyps have just one polyp within the gallbladder. Often, gallbladder polyps can become detached from the gallbladder 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 →

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