Acholecystectomy (koh-luh-sis-TEK-tuh-me) is a surgical procedure to remove your gallbladder — a pear-shaped organ that sits just below your liver on the upper right side of your abdomen. Your gallbladder collects and stores bile — a digestive fluid produced in your liver. A cholecystectomy is a common surgery, approximately 1.2 …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the Family Caregiver Alliance and National Center on Caregiving, an estimated 44 million Americans age 18 and older provide unpaid assistance and support to older adults with disabilities. The value of this unpaid labor force is estimated to be $306 billion annually, nearly …

There are certain health and functional questions that demand deep, highly detailed investigation. Not long ago, many of these inquiries required exploratory surgery, but thanks to sophisticated imaging advances like computed tomography (otherwise known as a “cat scan”), many medical mysteries can be discovered, diagnosed and even treated, quickly, safely …

Skin changes – discoloration (pinkish or brownish), thickening, dryness and itching in the lower leg are usually signs of venous (vein) disease. If you have any of these in your lower legs and ankles, the specialists at Vascular Vein Centers can help with a careful evaluation and explanation of what …

More than two decades ago, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, surgery was approved by the FDA to provide patients with the option of safe surgical treatment of refractive errors, resulting in permanent vision correction. Today, well over 700,000 LASIK surgeries are performed in the US each year. Utilizing a …

Hearing loss isn’t always caused by old age; it can be caused by several factors, including viruses. What viruses cause hearing loss and what are the symptoms? It’s a common misconception that hearing loss can only be caused by exposure to loud noises, old age, or a prenatal damage. However, …

By Meredith Murdock, RA, CH In today’s post pandemic world, many of us experience stress on a daily basis. According to the American Psychological Association, over 76% of adults have reported experiencing stress within the past month. When we experience stress a few things happen to our body. First, our …

BayCare’s orthopedic surgery services includes the unique position of “Nurse Navigator.” Like the flight or sea navigators who safely guided journeys, nurse navigators guide patients completely through orthopedic surgery working with a surgeon. For example, nurse navigators are the “go to” people for those undergoing elective total joint replacements such …

Back in 1984, “Where’s the Beef?” and “I’ll Be Back” were the top catchphrases. Madonna’s lace was the hit of the fashion world. Dynasty and Dallas led the television ratings race. The St. Anthony’s Triathlon got its start in 1984. And this year the Triathlon, which has been named as …

BayCare Medical Group and St. Joseph’s Hospital-North general surgeon Dr. Quan Tran performs an advanced minimally invasive surgical procedure where he uses a single incision to remove gallbladders and appendixes. The acronym for this surgery is “SILS” for single incision laparoscopic surgery. Gallbladders are typically removed because of complications from …