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Dr. Fernando Bonanni Jr., MD

Surgeon

Dr. Fernando Bonanni Jr. is a general surgeon practicing in Warminster, PA. Dr. Bonanni Jr. specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Bonanni Jr. provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Dr. Fernando Bonanni Jr., MD
  • Warminster, PA
  • University of Tennessee
  • Accepting new patients

How long is recovery after appendix surgery?

Recovery would depend on if it is a simple appendicitis or complicated appendicitis. It would also depend on how it is removed. Most appendix surgery is done using the laparoscope. READ MORE
Recovery would depend on if it is a simple appendicitis or complicated appendicitis. It would also depend on how it is removed. Most appendix surgery is done using the laparoscope. In those cases of simple appendicitis removed using a laparoscope, most patients can go home in 24 hours and are back to normal in 7 - 10 days.

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How long is appendix surgery?

Hello,
Typically, appendix surgery is done in under an hour in most cases.

Can colon polyps be removed?

Yes, colon polyps can be removed with a colonoscope and if necessary with surgery.

Can fatty liver be fixed?

Fatty Liver can lead to steatohepatitis. Inflammation of the liver from fat deposition. Steatohepatitis has four stages before cirrhosis(liver failure). Fatty liver cannot be READ MORE
Fatty Liver can lead to steatohepatitis. Inflammation of the liver from fat deposition. Steatohepatitis has four stages before cirrhosis(liver failure). Fatty liver cannot be fixed if it has advance to any stage of steatohepatitis. However, weight loss can stop it from progressing.

Can colon resection fix colon cancer?

Removing a part of the colon with cancer can cure colon cancer in early stages. However, no matter what the stage there is always a risk of recurrence and metastatic disease.

Do you get antibiotics after hernia surgery?

Hello, Antibiotics are not given after any hernia surgery. Antibiotics are given just before surgery to prevent infection from contamination of the operative field. Giving antibiotics READ MORE
Hello, Antibiotics are not given after any hernia surgery. Antibiotics are given just before surgery to prevent infection from contamination of the operative field. Giving antibiotics after hernia surgery is known not to prevent infection. In fact giving antibiotics after surgery can make a patient susceptible to unusual infections after surgery. Hope this helps you, feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Warmest regards, Dr. B