Robotic surgery

Senior year is the start of many new and exciting experiences. For most, pinpointing one career out of thousands of possibilities can be stressful. However, for myself the choice is clear. My dream is to become an anesthesiologist, and I have developed a plan to help me accomplish my dream. I will be graduating high school in May of 2017 and continuing my education. After much thought and consideration, I have decided to attend Spoon River College in Canton in the fall of 2017. There, I…

with medication, but surgery is sometimes an option when medications fail. Though not considered until multiple medications and medication combinations have been exhausted, surgery to relieve epilepsy is considered earlier than it was in the past. Those whose epilepsy is caused by brain tumors or lesions are often good candidates for surgery. When the brain tissue itself is at fault, surgeons can remove the part of the brain that triggers seizure activity. This type of surgery, known as a…

:1. Do I have to have a drain after a tummy tuck? Many people are asking about whether or not it is necessary to have a drain placed after a tummy tuck procedure. The decision to place a drain isn’t a straightforward yes or no and there are many different aspects to take into consideration before the surgeon will decide. Historically, surgeons placed drains after every tummy tuck procedure to allow any accumulating fluid, referred to as seroma, a way to exit the body. During a tummy tuck…

Diagnostic testing for the patient with acute appendicitis included magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a Karl Storz image of the appendix. An MRI is a non-invasive technique in which the patient is placed in a magnetic field to examine their body anatomy (Pagana & Pagana, 2014). This form of diagnostic testing provides healthcare professionals with imaging on a specific area of the body with the ability to differentiate between blood vessels, necrotic, and healthy tissue (Pagana & Pagana,…

In theory, surgery should work. Yet, doctors have doubts. Valery Spiridinov, the world’s first head transplant volunteer, suffers from a degenerative disease known as Werdnig Hoffman. The incurable illness is characterized by the wasting away of muscle tissue, so the thirty year-old has placed high hopes in Italian neuroscientist Dr. Sergio Canavero’s proposed head transplant procedure. While, in theory, every part of the surgery should work, many health professionals question that Valery’s…

survivors of these crashes the road to recovery is long and hard. With brain damage or broken limbs, most can’t return to work for quite some time. But bills do not stop because you’re injured, nor does your family’s hunger. Also, medical bills for surgeries and rehabilitation will prove costly as well. Allow our attorneys to build your case and take on the defense and properly present your claim in court. In our experience, the driver of the vehicle is often in the wrong. Chances are the driver…

Hello Disha, Thank you for the concise discussion of the disadvantages of the various techniques that are used in assessing the depth of the burn wound. “Burn wounds that heal within a 3-week window have improved aesthetic and functional outcomes with a reduced degree of scarring” (Khatib, Jabir, O’Connor, & Philip, 2014, p. 1). To promote optimal treatment for burn wounds, an immediate and accurate depth assessment is required (Sainsbury, 2008). Burn depth is frequently evaluated by clinical…

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study was undertaken to diagnose and to document clinical results and the technical aspects of arthroscopic meniscus repair for treating the recurrent subluxation with peripheral tears around popliteal hiatus of the LM. Methods: Twenty three patients (24 knees) with symptomatic recurrent subluxation of the LM treated by arthroscopic meniscus repair were included. The inclusion criteria were (1) patients with knee pain, locking or snapping symptoms despite 3 months of…

On 4/23/18 I met with Ms., Atkinson at the office of Dr. Keller. Ms. Atkinson is alert and oriented. She is appropriately dressed. MEDICAL FACTORS AS RELATED TO INJURY While at work Ms. Atkinson reports she miss stepped causing her to fall and land on her right arm. She initially went to an urgent care clinic. After having x-rays at the urgent care clinic and learning she has a fracture in her right arm she made an appointment with an Orthopedic specialist Dr. Keller. Treatment continues…

Requirements to become a veterinarian are long, but very worth it. You could take extra curriculars, such as biology or chemistry club, and also take summer classes for math, or a science. (Swope 23) In high school You’ll have to take many science classes, such as microbiology, chemistry, or anatomy (Ferguson 164). You are required to be at a veterinary school for a minimum of 4 years, and even though most vet schools do not require a bachelor's degree, they do require a specific number of…