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Duodenal Switch Surgery

Duodenal switch surgery is a complex weight-loss surgery that combines two techniques: sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass.

Emphysema

Emphysema is a chronic lung condition where air sacs in the lungs are damaged.

Enlarged Prostate

An enlarged prostate is a common, non-cancerous condition affecting men as they age.

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a common condition that affects many men, particularly as they age.

Esophageal Atresia

Esophageal atresia is a congenital condition where the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach, does not form properly.

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer is a condition in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the esophagus.

Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements.

Fetal Care

Fetal conditions occur as your unborn baby develops in the womb.

Gallbladder Disease

Gallbladder disease includes inflammation, infection, gallstones, bile duct cancer, blockage of the gallbladder, and other conditions.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure designed to help individuals with severe obesity lose weight by altering the digestive system.

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors that develop in the digestive tract.

Gastroschisis

Gastroschisis is a congenital condition that involves an opening in the baby’s abdominal wall, through which the intestines can protrude outside the body.