By John Mecenas, MD
Obesity in the United States in general has been increasing over the past 20 years: more than one-third of adults and 17 percent of youth are obese. A recent study put out by Excellus, based on data from the New York State Department of Health, gives a more regional perspective. The study concluded that 27.5 percent of the people living in upstate New York are obese.
By John Mecenas, MD
The majority of surgery today involves the use of minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques. For patients, this approach to surgery typically means smaller incisions, less pain following surgery, and fewer respiratory complications. By making smaller incisions, we decrease the amount of surgical trauma to the patient. The body’s physiology is not altered in the same way as with open surgery, recovery is usually much shorter, and patients experience a faster return to normal activities.
By Steven Gelber, MD
The field of gynecology has seen many welcome advancements in recent years. Patients now have the ability to develop treatment plans with their doctors that are highly individualized and based on each patient’s specific medical problems and lifestyle preferences. One area where these advancements have had a significant impact is in new surgical technology for minimally invasive hysterectomy. This surgical procedure is a mainstay in treating heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding that is not resolved through medical or hormone treatment.
By John Mecenas, MD
There are some interesting research findings and new surgical developments in the field of bariatric surgery, commonly referred to as weight-loss surgery.
People with clinically severe obesity may undergo one of two types of weight-loss surgery performed at Cayuga Medical Center.
By Robert Hesson, MD, FACP
In recent years the guidelines governing organ donation and transplantation changed in two significant ways: a broader range of people are now considered to be viable donors; and more people in need of organs are deemed eligible candidates for transplant surgery.
By James Metcalf, MD
The decision to have surgery is often a complex process involving a number of factors and can be quite stressful. In addition to the medical indications you discuss with your surgeon, there are often other factors such as timing, work schedules, and the location where you feel confident in having your procedure.
By Brian Bollo, MD
Bariatric surgery is a tool for weight loss that can be helpful for people with clinically severe obesity who have developed other health problems related to their weight. A number of obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, often improve following bariatric surgery, enabling patients to discontinue medication.
By Cory Foster, MD
Located in the neck, behind the thyroid gland, sit four small glands called the parathyroids. These two pairs of glands, which are part of the body’s endocrine system, regulate the amount of calcium in the body’s bloodstream. This is an important function because calcium is a significant nutrient and is utilized throughout the body.
By David Monacelli, MD
One of the fastest growing areas in the field of plastic surgery is facial rejuvenation. For many years, plastic surgeons could only offer our patients facelifts and eyelid surgery to combat the visible signs of facial aging. As a result, we typically encouraged our patients to wait until the age of fifty or older to explore cosmetic surgery.