Parathyroidectomy
(1) Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA Introduction The parathyroid glands are responsible for maintaining normal calcium…
GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE
Cholecystectomy
(1) Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA Introduction The gallbladder serves to store and concentrate bile until…
Ventral Hernia Repair
(1) Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA Introduction Ventral hernia is an umbrella term that includes several…
Gastrectomy
(1) Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA Introduction Gastric surgery may be indicated for a wide variety…
Carotid Endarterectomy
(1) Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA Introduction The carotid artery is one of the main sites…
Central Venous Access
(1) Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA Introduction The smaller peripheral veins in the extremities drain into…
Splenectomy
(1) Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA Introduction Splenectomy, or removal of the spleen, may be indicated…
Trauma Laparotomy
(1) Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA Introduction The abdominal organs, given their central location and lack…
Thyroidectomy
(1) Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA Introduction Most patients undergo thyroidectomy due to the finding of…
