Frequently Asked Questions
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- Is the da Vinci surgery covered by insurance?
- What is the cost of robotic surgery as compared to other traditional surgery?
- Will there be any special precautions taken to monitor me during the surgery?
- Where will the incisions be?
- How long will my procedure take?
- What can I expect my recovery to be like?
- What happens on the day of the robotic surgery?
- Can I get urinary incontinence or impotency if I undergo robotic prostatectomy?
- What are the potential risks and complications of robotic surgery?
- Why is there less blood loss with robot-assisted surgery?
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- How can I enhance my recovery process after a knee replacement?
- What happens after the knee replacement surgery?
- What should I do before the knee replacement procedure?
- What are the risks of the knee replacement procedure?
- When should I consider knee replacement surgery?
- How do I get ready for ankle replacement surgery?
- What types of surgeries are there for ankle arthritis?
- How long is the recovery period after an ankle replacement surgery?
- Can I return to work after spine surgery?
- How can I take care of myself at home after a spine reconstruction surgery?
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- How can I speed up my recovery after an artificial disc replacement procedure?
- What complications might occur after an XLIF/DLIF?
- How do I protect the incision after an XLIF/DLIF/lateral fusion procedure?
- What tests are necessary before the XLIF/DLIF/lateral fusion surgery?
- Will I feel pain after ALIF?
- Might additional fusion be required?
- What does the microscopic decompression postoperative care imply?
- How soon can I drive again after a microscopic lumbar discectomy?
- Who should avoid kyphoplasty?
- What type of physical activity is recommended after discectomy?
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- Will I regain weight if the ORBERA balloon is removed?
- Where is the STARR incision usually made?
- How soon can I resume my activities after the STARR treatment?
- How long is the hospital stay after a STARR treatment?
- Who qualifies for the STARR treatment?
- Is ROSE procedure usually successful?
- How will I feel after the ROSE procedure?
- What are the side-effects of the band over bypass procedure?
- What dietary restrictions should I follow after band over bypass?
- Can I take medicines after a band over bypass procedure?
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- What specimens do patients have to submit for testing?
- How are CT scans made?
- What X-ray methods are most commonly used?
- Can I get the results of my scan immediately after the procedure?
- How long will the scan take?
- Should I undergo medical diagnostics imaging if I am pregnant?
- Why do some people need contrast agents? What are contrast agents?
- What are the risks of medical imaging procedures?
- How should I prepare for my diagnostic procedure?
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- Could my pain be relieved without the use of pharmaceuticals?
- Why do I feel pain even when I am not injured?
- How can I avoid chronic pain?
- Why do I still feel pain after surgery and after trying all sorts of treatments?
- How can my pain be treated?
- When should I see a pain medicine doctor?
- What is a pain specialist? What do they do?
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- Will I get skin cancer again after the skin cancer surgery?
- Is skin cancer a deadly condition?
- How likely am I to develop skin cancer?
- Are there any effective ways to remove moles at home?
- Are there any risks involved in a mole removal procedure?
- How long does it take for the wound to heal after a mole removal?
- Will a mole removal procedure leave a scar?
- My hair is falling, what could be the cause?
- Is there anything I can do to reduce my brown spots and the thin wrinkles?
- How do I know if my moles cause cancer?
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- Do you ovulate when you have had an ablation?
- Can you still have your period after endometrial ablation?
- How do I prepare for the vaginal reconstructive surgery?
- What are the risks of vaginal reconstructive surgery?
- What conditions can be treated with laser rejuvenation?
- What causes age-related vaginal changes?
- Is hormone replacement therapy covered by insurance?
- Are there any alternatives to hormone replacement therapy?
- Who should avoid hormone replacement therapy?
- What's the difference between birth control pills and HRT?
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- What is asthma and what happens during an asthma attack?
- What are indoor allergens and how to avoid them?
- I’m having guests coming over for dinner, could I just cook without any allergens?
- What is the relation between an allergy and the food I eat?
- What can happen in case of an allergic reaction and what should I do?
- How can I help my immune system fight diseases?
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- Can my back pain get worse after my spinal anesthesia?
- How is an epidural block given during labor and delivery?
- Are there any risks of anesthesia?
- What are the different types of anesthesia available?
- Can I take my regular medications?
- Why is it necessary to have an empty stomach before any surgery?
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- Can you exercise if you have a defibrillator?
- What risks are associated with the defibrillator implant procedure?
- How long can you live with an implanted defibrillator?
- How does an implantable cardioverter defibrillator work?
- What is the recovery time for a defibrillator implant?
- Is bruising normal after cardiac catheterization?
- What are the risks involved in a cardiac catheterization procedure?
- How long is the recovery process after an angioplasty?
- Is angioplasty an invasive procedure?
- Is the angioplasty procedure dangerous?
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- What if I need attention from a specialty doctor?
- What should be done in case any emergencies arise?
- What is a family nurse practitioner?
- What records do I need to carry along during my first appointment?
- What are the common illnesses treated by a primary care physician?
- How can I benefit by consulting a primary care physician?
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- What are the risks associated with undergoing an endoscopic procedure?
- Who should undergo colorectal cancer screening? What does it include?
- What if I get blood stained stools?
- What is a polyp?
- What is irritable bowel syndrome?
- What is heartburn? Is it a serious concern and how can I prevent it?
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- What is an adrenal metastasis?
- Is an adrenal tumor a genetic problem?
- How long does it take to recover from adrenal gland surgery?
- What is an adrenal gland?
- What are the possible risks and complications of undergoing surgery?
- How are hernias repaired? What precautions should be taken after undergoing a hernia repair surgery?
- What can I expect on my first visit?
- What documents do I need to carry when I come for the first appointment?
- What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient surgery?
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- How is AIDS treated?
- Is there any method to reduce the risk of infectious diseases?
- What are fungal infections, and what care do they need?
- What is endocarditis? How is it treated?
- What is meningitis, and how is it treated?
- What is osteomyelitis? What are the treatment options for osteomyelitis?
- What is the cause for infectious diseases? Do they spread from one person to another?
- What information will be required during my visit to an infectious disease physician?
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- Is it risky to have home hemodialysis?
- Are all patients treated at the same hemodialysis machine?
- Where can I access hemodialysis?
- What can I expect from hemodialysis?
- Should I follow a special diet during hemodialysis?
- How should I prepare for hemodialysis?
- What are the options available for the treatment of kidney failure?
- Are there any medications that I should avoid taking if I am diagnosed with CKD?
- Can diet modifications help improve kidney functions?
- How is the control of diabetes and blood pressure linked to kidney functions?
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- What is a slipped disc condition, and what can be done to correct it?
- What is multiple sclerosis and how is it diagnosed?
- What is the cause of Parkinson's disease? How is it treated?
- Is a severe headache a sign of a brain tumor? How are brain tumors identified?
- What is dementia? Can it be cured?
- Why do I get frequent headaches?
- What does my first visit to a neurologist include?
- What are some neurological disorders treated at Marina del Rey Hospital?
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- Am I allowed to eat or drink on the day of the PVA surgery?
- What can prevent me from qualifying for PVA?
- What symptoms should worry me after the intervertebral disc excision surgery?
- Should I change my diet after intervertebral disc excision?
- Can I take narcotic pills after the intervertebral disc excision surgery?
- What should I do in the hours preceding the intervertebral disc excision surgery?
- Should I change anything about my lifestyle before intervertebral disc excision?
- What tests are required prior to the intervertebral disc excision surgery?
- What do I have to do before the spinal fusion surgery?
- Will the fusion affect the rest of the spine?
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- What happens once I am discharged after head and neck surgery?
- How long does it take to recover from neck surgery?
- When should I consider neck surgery?
- What happens on the day of the head and neck surgery?
- How should I prepare for the head and neck surgery?
- What is a facial trauma reconstruction?
- What can I expect after the facial reconstruction procedure?
- What happens during facial reconstruction surgery?
- Who are the best candidates for facial reconstruction surgery?
- What is microtia?
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- Why is a child born with a cleft palate?
- How can you prevent cleft lip and palate?
- What other ailments is a fetus with cleft palate likely to suffer from?
- Is it difficult for children to eat and drink with a cleft palate?
- Who is a good candidate for hand reconstruction surgery?
- Is ulnar nerve decompression usually successful?
- When can I start driving again after an ulnar nerve decompression procedure?
- How soon will I be discharged after an ulnar nerve decompression procedure?
- What do I have to tell my doctor before the ulnar nerve decompression intervention?
- How will my breasts change as I age after a breast reconstructive surgery?
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- When should I consider hammertoe repair?
- Am I qualified for plantar fasciotomy?
- Are there any risks involved in a plantar fasciotomy surgery?
- Are there any long-term outcomes after plantar fasciotomy?
- Are there any non-surgical treatment options instead of a cheilectomy?
- Will I get anesthesia during bunionectomy?
- What is a bunion? Does it require treatment?
- What is meant by flat feet?
- What are the treatment options available for ankle arthritis?
- What may be the cause for my chronic foot pain, though I do not involve myself in sports?
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- Are there any adverse effects following an injection?
- What are the precautions to be taken after receiving an injection?
- Can I exercise even if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
- Which are the treatment methods available for rheumatoid arthritis?
- How common is rheumatoid arthritis and are there any specific risk factors for developing rheumatoid arthritis?
- What is rheumatoid arthritis?
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- If I have blood in my urine, does it mean I have bladder cancer?
- If bladder cancer spreads, where does it go?
- Who is most likely to get bladder cancer?
- When should I call a doctor for help after hydrocelectomy?
- What diet is recommended following hydrocelectomy?
- What signs require medical attention after the spermatocelectomy surgery?
- How will I feel following spermatocelectomy?
- Are spermatoceles common?
- How to protect the orchiectomy surgery incision?
- How long is the hospital stay for the orchiectomy procedure?
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- Will my bowel function change after the laparoscopic sigmoidectomy surgery?
- What are the common recommendations after the rectal resection surgery?
- When is my first follow-up after the rectal resection surgery?
- How much time do I have to spend in the hospital after the rectal resection surgery?
- How to prepare for the rectal resection surgery?
- Should I worry if I bleed after cecectomy?
- When is cecectomy contraindicated?
- How will I feel after hemicolectomy?
- What should I do the day before the hemicolectomy surgery?
- What signs should worry me after the sphincterotomy surgery?
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- Does a lung transplant cure asthma?
- Can a lung transplant cure pulmonary fibrosis?
- Can you live with one lung if you chose to donate one?
- How do I know if I am eligible for a lung transplant?
- What does pulmonary rehabilitation involve?
- What is meant by pulmonary function test?
- What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
- What are the common signs of pulmonary diseases?
- What is pulmonology?
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- What are the signs of osteoporosis and how do they occur? Is it preventable?
- Are pituitary tumors likely to spread? How are they treated?
- What is diabetes? What measures could help me control my blood sugar levels?
- How can high cholesterol levels be lowered? What is the recommended amount of fiber intake each day?
- How often should my cholesterol levels be checked?
- What does high cholesterol level mean?
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- How will my medication intake change after vascular surgery?
- How should I change my lifestyle after the vascular surgery procedure?
- What are the outcomes of vascular surgery?
- What risks are associated with vascular surgery?
- How can I prevent vascular problems?
- What increases the risk of developing a vascular condition?
- When do I have my first postoperative follow-up after a thoracic surgery?
- When should I call a doctor once I’ve been discharged after a thoracic surgery?
- When can I return to my daily activities after a thoracic surgery?
- What complications are associated with thoracic surgery?
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- When should I consider shoulder replacement surgery?
- How efficient is the shoulder replacement surgery?
- What are the risks of shoulder replacement surgery?
- What are the possible risks of anterior hip surgery?
- What precautions should I follow after anterior hip surgery?
- What exercises are recommended for people who had hip surgery?
- What are the usual precautions after hip replacement?
- Is therapy needed after total joint replacement surgery?
- What can you do/not do after a total joint replacement?
- How much pain will I have after total joint replacement surgery?
