Succeeding with Skills
There are a lot of skills you will learn and acquire throughout the duration of your surgery rotation. Below, you’ll find a few tips on how to get started. Explore…
Read MoreLaparotomy
Laparotomy refers to a surgical incision in the abdominal wall in order to gain access to the abdominal cavity. The word is derived from the Greek words lapara (flank) and…
Read MoreSmall Bowel Resection
The first attempts of intestinal surgery were done in response to emergency conditions, usually a wound. Abu Al Qasim Al Zahrawi (Albucasis) (936–1013) used ants for intestinal anastomosis and was…
Read MoreBiliary Dyskinesia
Biliary dyskinesia is when there is gallbladder dysmotility, which is defined as a gallbladder ejection fraction < 35%. It was first described in the 19th century. In 1981, Gerbail T.…
Read MoreHemorrhoids, internal
Internal hemorrhoids occur proximal to the dentate line. The treatment of hemorrhoids in the past has included suppositories, cautery, and excision. Walter Whitehead introduced a radical procedure in 1882 in…
Read MorePilonidal Cyst
Pilonidal cyst derives its name from Latin pilus (hair) and nidus (nest). O.H. Mayo was the first to describe the disease in 1883. Etiology Pathogenesis Physical Exam Imaging Treatment Relevant…
Read MorePilonidal Cyst Excision
Pilonidal cyst derives its name from Latin pilus (hair) and nidus (nest). O.H. Mayo was the first to describe the disease in 1883. Indications Preoperative Considerations Relevant Information Surgical Technique…
Read MoreHemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical excision of hemorrhoids. Today, this simple excision of the hemorrhoidal mass is most frequently employed to treat hemorrhoids. The history of surgical treatment of hemorrhoids is…
Read MoreZollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a disease consisting of a clinical triad of gastric acid hypersecretion, severe PUD, and gastrin-producing neuroendocrine tumors (NETs; gastrinomas). It derives its name from the the…
Read MorePeptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic ulcer disease are erosions in the GI mucosa that extend through the muscularis propria. H. pylori is a common cause of peptic ulcer disease and was first elucidated by…
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