Your spleen is a non-essential organ, but that doesn’t mean everything will be exactly the same after you undergo spleen surgery. There’s are a number of things you need to be mindful of and adjust in your daily life in order to thrive without a spleen. We take a closer look at how to make […]
The Benefits Of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Koeplin is skilled in a variety of general surgery operations and techniques, and he’s always willing to discuss all your options so you can find a procedure that works best for you. One specific area his specializes in is minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery. As the name implies, minimally invasive surgery uses techniques that […]
What is a Splenectomy & When is it Necessary?
A splenectomy, as the name implies, is an operation that involves removing your spleen. Your spleen helps fight infections in your body and filter old or damaged blood cells, but it is not an essential organ. Because of this, if problems develop, a surgeon will remove the organ through a splenectomy operation. Today, we take […]
5 New Year’s Resolution From A General Surgeon
2017 is almost here, and if you’re like most people, odds are you’re trying to come up with a couple of resolutions for the upcoming year. As a general surgeon, I’m quite versed in what bad habits people should kick if they want to remain healthy, as well as which good habits they should pick […]
5 Types Of Adrenal Surgery Approaches
Depending on the circumstances, sometimes a surgeon will need to use a different surgical technique on one patient and another operation on a second patient who are battling the same condition. For example, a technique to remove one person’s kidney tumor may not be viable for someone else’s kidney tumor. Because of this, medical experts […]
