A scarless option for thyroid surgery
Dr. Raymon Grogan discusses a scarless surgical approach, known as the transoral vestibular approach, to thyroid surgery.
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The Stitch
The Stitch is the official blog of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, where department members share their expertise, research, and clinical experience, and patients share their personal stories of surgery and healing.
A landmark achievement in robotic heart surgery at Baylor St Luke’s Medical Center
Dr. Kenneth Liao reached a historic milestone with the completion of his 900th robotic heart surgery in early December.
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Coping with the pressure to overeat during the holidays: A bariatric perspective
Dr. Samer Mattar explains to bariatric patients how to navigate the pressure to overeat during the holidays.
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Find support to avoid smoking during the Holiday Season
Our experts share tips to help patients who have quit smoking or are trying to quit stay smoke-free during the holidays.
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When surgery falls on Thanksgiving: Coping tips and insights
Dr. Erika Suarez shares some tips to help make the holiday season meaningful for patients spending the holidays in the hospital.
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Handle with care: Avoiding hand injuries during Halloween pumpkin carving
Pumpkin carving is a fun and creative activity, but it’s also one of the most common causes of hand injuries seen by plastic surgeons every October.
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Not cosmetic: How a breast implant saved a life
Learn more about how a breast implant saved a patient’s life after a tumultuous journey with breathing issues and a car accident.
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Choose expertise and compassion in breast cancer surgery
Learn more about the Baylor Medicine breast cancer surgery team and our multidisciplinary model.
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Baylor doctors find method to prescribe less opioids after lung transplant surgery
Dr. Ramiro Fernandez and Dr. Gabriel Loor highlight a promising technique to manage pain following lung transplantation.
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Leading the changes in cardiac care: Dr. Kenneth Liao surpasses 800 robotic heart surgeries
Baylor Medicine surgeon Dr. Kenneth Liao reaches new milestone as he surpasses 800 robotic heart surgeries.
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