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What Robotic Liver Cancer Surgery Means for Patients

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In the city of New York, hope shines bright for patients battling liver cancer, thanks to the remarkable surgical expertise of Dr. Dmitri Alden, MD, FACS. Dr. Alden’s pioneering approach in Robotic Liver Cancer Surgery redefines the cancer treatment landscape, providing new avenues for patients to fight this formidable disease. By harnessing the power of… Continue reading

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The Rise of Robotic Colon Cancer Surgery

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The field of robotic colon cancer surgery offers several advantages over traditional procedures. Innovative solutions negate the need for laparoscopic surgeries. With enhanced precision, success rates are often much higher. Reduced invasiveness is another advantage of robotic colon cancer surgery. This type of procedure has revolutionized the field. As a result, patients can look forward… Continue reading

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What Are the Most Common Causes of Portal Hypertension?

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When blood pressure rises in the portal vein, it is referred to as portal hypertension. Your abdomen houses the portal vein. The hepatic artery is responsible for transporting blood from the digestive organs (colon, sigmoid, stomach, pancreas and spleen) to the liver. The liver acts as a filter, removing impurities from the circulation. Afterward, the… Continue reading

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Tips for a Faster Recovery from HIPEC Surgery

Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) surgery gives people with abdominal cancer a chance to live longer and feel better. During this procedure, Dr. Dimitri Alden will remove visible tumors from your abdominal cavity, then administer a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment to target residual cancer cells. The surgery takes about eight to ten hours, and recovery… Continue reading

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Symptoms of Liver Tumors Due to Endometriosis

Endometriosis primarily affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and pelvic tissue. However, endometrial-like tissue can be detected outside of the pelvic organs on rare occasions. Dr. L. Finkel described hepatic endometriosis in 1986 as an exceptionally unusual condition characterized by the development of ectopic endometrial tissue in the liver. Since then, there have only been a… Continue reading

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