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Gastric sleeve surgery is the most widely performed bariatric surgery in the United States and globally, and for good reason: This type of weight-loss surgery is associated with about a 40-70% weight loss within the first year after surgery, which is really good news for patients. Of course, to achieve the best...
For years, men and women seeking to lose weight turned to gastric band surgery as their weight-loss surgery of choice. Relying on a minimally invasive technique and offering loss of up to 60% of unwanted pounds, the gastric band technique seemed to be everything most patients were looking for. Unfortunately,...
More than a quarter million Americans have weight-loss surgery every year, and of all the procedures available, gastric sleeve surgery is the most popular. Also called sleeve gastrectomy, gastric sleeve surgery reduces the size of your stomach, so you feel full faster and don’t feel hunger as acutely. At South Florida Surgical...
About 13% of American women will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetimes, and nearly 44,000 women will die from breast cancer this year in the United States. Breast cancer is the second-most common type of cancer among American women, exceeded only by lung cancer. With those kinds of statistics,...
Millions of Americans have vein disease, including chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common type of vascular disease that affects as many as 20% of Americans. Unfortunately, many people don’t know they have vein disease because they don’t know what signs to look for. Steven Kanter, MD, FACS, and Michael Renfrow,...
Most of us get pimples from time to time. They’re sore, red, and swollen, but they usually go away (or at least get smaller) in a week or so. Sometimes, though, a red bump that looks like a pimple doesn’t go away — in fact, it just gets worse. If...
Skin cysts are common growths that can occur pretty much anywhere on your body. Although they may look unattractive, these growths typically don’t pose a serious health risk — but because they can appear the same as some cancer growths, they still need to be medically evaluated and treated. At...
More than a million hernia repairs are performed each year in the United States, making it one of the most common surgeries in the country. Over the years, the approach to hernia repair has evolved, and today, there are several methods for repairing hernias depending on where they’re located and...
About half of all American adults have cardiovascular disease, including diseases that affect the veins, the vessels responsible for returning your blood to your heart. Fortunately, vein disease is treatable, but you need to be sure the treatment you receive is the right one for your vein health. At South...
If you need surgery, there’s a good chance your doctor will recommend a minimally invasive technique like laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery, two techniques that use smaller incisions and special instruments. Both these techniques have significant benefits for patients, making them the preferred approach for many types of surgery. Michael...
A boil (or furuncle) is an infection that causes a painful, pus-filled lump under your skin. While it may be tempting to “pop” it like a pimple, doing so can actually cause the infection to spread — even through your bloodstream. The better option: Have your boil evaluated by the...
Diverticulosis is a bowel-related medical condition that’s surprisingly common — and it becomes even more common as we get older. In fact, the National Institutes of Health reports that the condition affects about 35% of people under 55 and about 60% of those aged 60 and over. Typically, diverticulosis causes...
More than eight million Americans have chronic or non-healing wounds, and if you’re one of them, you know the toll these wounds can take on your health and your quality of life. Without proper care and healing, wounds increase your risk for infections, amputations, and life-threatening complications. At South Florida...
About 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease, and each year, more than a third of those — about 700,000 — have their gallbladders removed as a result of their disease. Although gallbladder disease is more common after age 40, it can occur at any age. At South Florida Surgical Group,...
If you have an unusual growth under your skin, your first thought might be cancer. But not all growths are cancerous. In fact, one type of growth — called a lipoma — is completely benign. Of course, just because a growth isn’t cancerous, that doesn’t mean it can’t cause problems. ...
About 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid disease, yet about 60% don’t even know it. That’s because even though your thyroid gland plays an important role in your health and wellness, the initial signs of thyroid disease can be subtle, and often, those symptoms are misdiagnosed. What’s more, plenty of...
Varicose veins and spider veins affect more than a third of Americans, and while they’re a lot more common with age, anyone can develop these twisted, swollen veins. Sclerotherapy is one of the most widely used, time-tested treatments for varicose veins and spider veins, offering plenty of benefits for patients. ...
The National Cancer Institute reports that breast cancer is the second-most common cancer in women. This is probably no surprise, but did you know men can get breast cancer too? If you received a breast cancer diagnosis and need surgery, trust our team of caring and skilled surgeons at South...
Whether you have light skin, dark skin, or something in between, you can get skin cancer. In fact, one-in-five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. With statistics like that, it’s important to know how to lower your risk and what to watch for so you can get treatment...
Have you recently noticed a lump that pokes out of your abdomen or groin area? It could be a hernia. Our team of skilled surgeons at South Florida Surgical Group in Miami, Florida repairs hernias in men and women of all ages. Learn more about hernias and what to do...
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a vascular condition, or if you want a consultation for varicose veins or spider veins, you may be wondering when it might safe to come in for an appointment with one of our vascular specialists at South Florida Surgical Group here in Miami, Florida....
Have you noticed varicose veins on someone else’s legs or on your own? Believe it or not, they’re not just an eyesore, they can be a sign of a more serious medical condition. If not treated, they can lead to health complications. The vein specialists at South Florida Surgical Group...
Did you wake up one day with a strange bump on your body, or do you have a lump that keeps growing bigger? Sometimes, these lumps and bumps are nothing to worry about; other times, they could be a sign of something more serious. If you need to have a...
If you have a lump or bump either on or under your skin, it could be a cyst. Usually, cysts aren’t something serious or life-threatening, but it’s important to have them checked by a doctor anyway. Our team of surgeons treats all kinds of skin cysts at South Florida Surgical...
Do you know the difference between a pimple, a cyst, and an abscess? When you spot an angry red spot on your body, your first inclination may be to poke and prod at the bump. But it’s best to let it alone to see how it develops before deciding on...