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When patients visit our General & Vascular Surgery (GVS) Elkhart Surgical Practice for a hernia repair, it’s natural for them to have many questions. What type of hernia surgeries do we offer? How should they prepare for hernia surgery? What should they expect in terms of hernia surgery recovery? In addition to offering compassionate, patient-centered […]
Our Surgeons can evaluate whether surgery is necessary to resolve your gallbladder utilizing up-to-date examinations and techniques. If you and your GVS surgeon agree to removal, we will consider your case and develop strategies that make the best recovery time possible. Most of our surgeries are successfully performed outpatient with patients returning home the same […]
Can I fly after hernia surgery? For those who may not fly often, this could appear to be an odd question. For those who do fly often, it’s a very good question to ask! There are dangers associated with taking a plane ride or even a road trip if you don’t take the proper precautions […]
At General and Vascular Surgery we don’t simply treat our patients. One of the reasons we have exemplary patient satisfaction scores is because of our diligence and dedication to education. For example, many of our hernia surgery patients want to know what to expect when playing sports after hernia surgery. Who better to provide expert […]
Many general surgery needs are not limited to adults alone. That is why all of our Surgeons have training in pediatric surgical repairs and give care for all of the General Surgical conditions that our kids may encounter. Our Surgeons are parents themselves and know how important it is to treat each child with the […]
Hernias happen more frequently than you might think. The common inguinal hernia, for example, affects upwards of 27% of men and 3% of women in the U.S. To heal properly, hernias typically require surgical repair. When hearing that surgical intervention is required, many patients wonder if they can engage in physical activity. Is playing football […]
Did you know that 600,000 groin hernia surgeries take place every year in the United States? Additionally, 300,000 cholecystectomies are performed to alleviate gallstones. Yet, for as routine as these surgical procedures are, people commonly avoid them. Reasons for putting off a surgery vary. Fear, time constraints, and not knowing where or with whom to […]
Do hemorrhoids require surgery? Actually, only a small fraction of people require hemorrhoids surgery to relieve symptoms. Are topical treatments effective? How do you know what type of treatment is right for you? At General Vascular and Surgery, we answer these questions and more. And, we have a dedicated hemorrhoids treatment process, with experienced surgeons […]