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How Long Will I Be Off Work After Hernia Surgery?
How much time off work do you need after hernia surgery? Typical timelines for desk, standing and physical jobs, plus driving and paperwork tips.
Can One General Surgeon Treat Both Hernia and Gallbladder Problems?
Hernia and gallstones at the same time? Learn how one general surgeon treats both, when they can be fixed together, and which comes first.
What Kind of Surgeon Removes a Gallbladder?
A general surgeon removes the gallbladder, usually laparoscopically. Learn how ER doctors, GI specialists and surgeons each fit into gallbladder care.
Biliary Dyskinesia: Gallbladder Pain Without Gallstones
Gallbladder attacks but no gallstones? Learn about biliary dyskinesia: symptoms, HIDA scan diagnosis, and when gallbladder removal may help.
A CT Scan Showed a Hernia. Do I Need Surgery?
A CT scan found a hernia. Learn what the report means, when repair is recommended, when a hernia is an emergency, and what a surgical consult involves.