We continue our look at special technical considerations of robotic and laparoscopic surgery, particularly as they differ from open-incision surgery. As we discussed last month, robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. This month we will focus on ergonomics. Whatever improves the surgeon’s experience can often […]
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Adequate warm-up, regular stretching, and proper technique will help ward off the dreaded injury. However, despite our best efforts, the question is not “if” but rather “when” an injury will occur. Exercise-related injuries can occur as a result of chronic overuse or as a result of an acute (sudden) event. Allowing these events to push […]
I love Atlanta, but I could do fine without the traffic. Recently I was stuck in a not-so-uncommon traffic jam. Rather than succumbing to complete frustration, I used this extra “alone time” for productive thinking. Interestingly, I discovered a lot of parallels between traffic behavior and the inner workings of our bodies. How often have […]
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Believe it or not, Kegel excercises have been around long before reality TV and women’s magazines brought the practice to the forefront of pop culture. In fact, doctors have been recommending Kegel exercises to patients – both male and female – for years due to the health benefits they provide. As follows are the answers […]
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If you suffer from incontinence, urinary retention, or if a surgical procedure on the bladder, prostate, or genitals is in your near future, you are a likely candidate for catheter use. A catheter is a tube—given or inserted by your health care provider—used to drain urine from the bladder. The two most common varieties are […]
As we discussed last month, robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. We continue our look at how we can make this exciting technology safe and successful. As with any type of surgery, proper patient selection is essential. Here are the key components: Proper procedure for […]
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As the summer heat continues, so does the threat to our exercise regime. Here are some tips to make this a fit and safe summer: Warm up for five to 10 minutes prior to any outdoor exercise activity. Your body needs to acclimate to extreme changes in temperature. Build up your tolerance to summer heat […]
Last week I attended a book festival lecture by best-selling author, Jennifer Weiner. True to her long list of works, she kept the audience in stitches. However, her latest release – All Fall Down – takes on a more serious topic. While mixing humor and tragedy, Jennifer Weiner uncovers the hidden world of drug addiction […]
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In the last five years, the adoption of robotic surgery has exploded. However, we often forget that robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. Prior to the advent of robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery training included extensive didactic lectures detailing these principles. With the shift from open […]
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You’ve heard the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I actually think in some cases a pound of prevention is worth even an ounce of cure. For instance, brushing our teeth twice daily is more than an ounce of prevention. Here are some other examples that are worth the […]
Laparoscopic Principles for the Robotic Surgeon, Part 3
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryWe continue our look at special technical considerations of robotic and laparoscopic surgery, particularly as they differ from open-incision surgery. As we discussed last month, robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. This month we will focus on ergonomics. Whatever improves the surgeon’s experience can often […]
Exercise After Injury
/in Blog, Health and WellnessAdequate warm-up, regular stretching, and proper technique will help ward off the dreaded injury. However, despite our best efforts, the question is not “if” but rather “when” an injury will occur. Exercise-related injuries can occur as a result of chronic overuse or as a result of an acute (sudden) event. Allowing these events to push […]
The Body Is Like Traffic
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerI love Atlanta, but I could do fine without the traffic. Recently I was stuck in a not-so-uncommon traffic jam. Rather than succumbing to complete frustration, I used this extra “alone time” for productive thinking. Interestingly, I discovered a lot of parallels between traffic behavior and the inner workings of our bodies. How often have […]
Everything You Need to Know About Kegel Exercises
/in BlogBelieve it or not, Kegel excercises have been around long before reality TV and women’s magazines brought the practice to the forefront of pop culture. In fact, doctors have been recommending Kegel exercises to patients – both male and female – for years due to the health benefits they provide. As follows are the answers […]
Catheter Care: Preventing an Infection
/in BlogIf you suffer from incontinence, urinary retention, or if a surgical procedure on the bladder, prostate, or genitals is in your near future, you are a likely candidate for catheter use. A catheter is a tube—given or inserted by your health care provider—used to drain urine from the bladder. The two most common varieties are […]
Laparoscopic Principles for the Robotic Surgeon, Part 2
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryAs we discussed last month, robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. We continue our look at how we can make this exciting technology safe and successful. As with any type of surgery, proper patient selection is essential. Here are the key components: Proper procedure for […]
Safe Summer Fitness
/in Blog, Health and WellnessAs the summer heat continues, so does the threat to our exercise regime. Here are some tips to make this a fit and safe summer: Warm up for five to 10 minutes prior to any outdoor exercise activity. Your body needs to acclimate to extreme changes in temperature. Build up your tolerance to summer heat […]
One Mistake is OK
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerLast week I attended a book festival lecture by best-selling author, Jennifer Weiner. True to her long list of works, she kept the audience in stitches. However, her latest release – All Fall Down – takes on a more serious topic. While mixing humor and tragedy, Jennifer Weiner uncovers the hidden world of drug addiction […]
Laparoscopic Principles for the Robotic Surgeon, Part 1
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryIn the last five years, the adoption of robotic surgery has exploded. However, we often forget that robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. Prior to the advent of robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery training included extensive didactic lectures detailing these principles. With the shift from open […]
A Pound of Prevention
/in Blog, Health and WellnessYou’ve heard the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I actually think in some cases a pound of prevention is worth even an ounce of cure. For instance, brushing our teeth twice daily is more than an ounce of prevention. Here are some other examples that are worth the […]