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Dr. Kenneth Liao and surgery team posing for a photo with a cake as they celebrate the 600th robotic surgery.
The Stitch

Heart surgeon surpasses 600 robotic heart surgeries

March 29, 2024 cardiac surgery,  Dr. Kenneth K. Liao,  robotic heart surgery

In March, Dr. Kenneth K. Liao achieved a significant milestone by completing his 600th robotic heart surgery.

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Larry Nesler standing with Dr. Gabriel Loor, Dr. Puneet Singh Garcha and Dr. John Goss.
The Stitch

Lung Institute team performs successful rare dual transplant

March 27, 2024 David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery,  Division of Abdominal Transplantation,  Dr. Gabriel Loor,  Dr. John Goss,  Dr. Puneet Singh Garcha,  Lung Transplant,  Section of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine,  The Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine

Members of the Lung Institute performed a successful rare dual transplant for patient, Larry Nesler.

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Heather West, PA-C, with the Baylor Medicine Hernia Center meeting with a patient in a clinic room.
The Stitch

What is a hernia and what is component separation?

March 25, 2024 Baylor Medicine Hernia Center,  Heather West,  hernia

Hernias are relatively common health issues that often require surgery to repair. Learn more about hernias and their treatment.

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Dr. Amin Parikh in clinic showing a female patient a model of the human colon.
The Stitch

Colonoscopies: the gold standard for screening

March 20, 2024 Colon Cancer,  Colorectal Cancer,  colorectal surgery,  Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin

March is colorectal cancer awareness month, and Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin, Baylor Medicine colorectal surgeon, wants patients to understand that screenings are key to detecting colon cancer.

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The Stitch

All about eating before and after weight loss surgery

March 13, 2024 Bariatric surgery,  diet,  MyPlate,  Weight Loss

Senior registered dietitian Claire Edgemon breaks down how eating and diet works following weight loss or bariatric surgery.

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Jasmariah Swenson and her husband while on a flight to Houston.
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Patient travels from Utah for open heart surgery

March 6, 2024 cardiac surgery,  connective tissue disorders,  Department of Surgery – Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Jasmariah Swenson sought specialized cardiac care from Dr. Marc Moon and Dr. Jose Diez after an onset of chest pain.

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A doctor showing an older patient an illustration of inside the human neck.
The Stitch

Unveiling the silent threat: your guide to early detection and prevention of carotid artery disease

February 28, 2024 artery,  carotid artery disease,  neck,  Stroke,  Vascular Surgery

Dr. Jayer Chung emphasizes the importance of keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control to avoid a clogged carotid artery

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A model valentine-style heart sitting next to a stethoscope.
The Stitch

All about heart surgery

February 21, 2024 Anesthesia,  Heart month,  Heart Surgery,  ICU,  recovery

February is Heart Month. Gilda Martinez offers a general overview of what to expect before, during and after heart surgery.

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A doctor holding a medical device near a patient's neck.
The Stitch

Hyperparathyroidism: easy to cure but commonly under-diagnosed

February 19, 2024 calcium,  glands,  hyperparathyroidism,  kidney stones

Dr. Feibi Zheng wants patients to be aware of their calcium levels to treat an easily detectable and curable disease – hyperparathyroidism.

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A doctor showing a model heart to a patient
The Stitch

7 Tips for a healthy heart from a heart surgeon

February 14, 2024 healthy heart,  Heart month,  smoking

Dr. Lauren Barron, Baylor Medicine heart surgeon, shares seven tips for keeping your heart healthy during Heart Month.

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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