Have you ever wondered what kind of person would become a colorectal surgeon? Well the singers George Bowser and Ricky Blue wondered too, and gave their conclusions to the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons in 1995. Dr. Philip Kondylis, a colorectal surgeon located at Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View [...]
Curing Chronic Hepatitis C with Triple Therapy
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Mitchell Shiffman, of the Liver Institute of Virginia, talks with Hepatology Digest at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases about the latest advances in curing hepatitis C, specifically about the role of peginterferon in the era of triple therapy for HCV. More effective anti-viral agents and better forms of peginterferon have [...]
The Benefits of Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Surgery
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Alexander Aboka, MD, MPH, a sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery specialist with Virginia Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists in western Hampton Roads, talks about the benefits of arthroscopic acl surgery for active patients struggling with knee pain. Considered the “gold standard” for acl injury, arthroscopic surgery allows surgeons to visualize injuries more clearly with minimal disruption [...]
Hampton Roads’ First Robotic Arm Assisted Knee Resurfacing Procedure
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital announced today that Anthony Carter, MD, FAAOS, orthopedic surgeon with Hampton Roads Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, has performed Hampton Roads’ first robotic arm assisted knee resurfacing procedure. This lesser invasive treatment offers option for adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis that has not yet progressed to all three compartments [...]
Review of Dr. Mitchell Shiffman’s Book on Chronic Hepatitis C Virus
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Paul Angulo, Professor of Medicine at University of Kentucky College of Medicine, recently reviewed Dr. Mitchell Shiffman’s latest book Chronic Hepatitis C Virus: Advances in Treatment, Promise for the Future. Dr. Shiffman’s book is written to help healthcare providers learn the latest treatment options and current medical advances for patients living with chronic hepatitis c. [...]
The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Hysterectomies with daVinci Robotic Surgery
November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Ted Hughes, of WomanCare Centers, on the campus of DePaul Medical Center has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery with daVinci robotic surgery for procedures like hysterectomy. One of the reasons: robotic surgery patients seems to recover much more quickly. Learn more about minimally invasive surgery at bshr.com/surgery or by calling (757) 889-CARE [...]
Ask the Experts: Advances in Hip Replacement Surgery
September 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
Dr. Aaron L. Marlow a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, explains the advances being made in joint replacement surgery. More non-surgical options, better pain control, and more advanced surgical technology mean that hip and knee pain sufferers are getting back in motion quicker than ever before. Learn more about Dr. [...]
Minimally Invasive Surgical Options for Prostatectomy
September 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
More and more radical prostatectomies are currently being performed using the robot. The daVinci prostatectomy (dVP) represents the fastest growing treatment for prostate cancer, because of advantages that include shorter hospital stay, less risk of infection, less blood loss and transfusions, less scarring, and a lower incidence of impotence and urinary incontinence. Michael Fabrizio, MD, [...]