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Dr. Michael Sutker

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Dr. Sutker is a Plano, Texas, native who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and earned his medical doctorate at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He went on to also complete his general surgical internship and residency at UC-San Francisco. He received additional fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Sutker has been in practice at Medical City Dallas since 2014 and at Medical City McKinney since 2019. He is board-certified in general surgery. Dr. Sutker manages a wide range of surgical diseases. He specializes in treating conditions with minimally invasive techniques utilizing both standard laparoscopy and robotic-assisted laparoscopy. Dr. Sutker has specialty training in the surgical treatment of obesity, acid reflux, esophageal motility disorders, and paraesophageal hernias. He is skilled in the repair of abdominal wall defects, including inguinal, umbilical, ventral, and incisional hernias. Dr. Sutker also enjoys managing emergency surgical situations including gallbladder disease, appendicitis, and diverticulitis.
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Dr. Michael Sutker
Specializes in:
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Hernia
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Gallbladder
  • Dallas, TX
  • MD at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Accepting new patients

What kind of anesthesia is done for lung surgery?

General.

What type of anesthesia do you get for a liver biopsy?

Most likely local anesthesia.

How long does it take to get well after colon surgery?

At least 4-6 weeks and maybe up to 3 months to feel normal. Most people are about 80% recovered by 2 weeks though.

Is abdominal mesh safe?

In most situations, yes. As with any surgery, there are always risks and you should talk about them in detail with your surgeon.

How long does it take to get approved for gastric sleeve surgery?

Depends on your insurance company. Usually at least 6 weeks and sometimes as long as 12 months.

Is local anesthesia safe for diabetics?

Yes.

How long can you wait to have hernia surgery?

If you do not have symptoms and your hernia is not increasing in size, there is no urgency to have surgery. Increasing symptoms and increase size would be reasons to have surgery READ MORE
If you do not have symptoms and your hernia is not increasing in size, there is no urgency to have surgery. Increasing symptoms and increase size would be reasons to have surgery sooner.

What type of anesthesia is used for liver resection?

For a liver resection, general anesthesia is required.

How long can you wait to have hernia surgery?

If you do not have symptoms and your hernia is not increasing in size, there is no urgency to have surgery. Increasing symptoms and increase size would be reasons to have surgery READ MORE
If you do not have symptoms and your hernia is not increasing in size, there is no urgency to have surgery. Increasing symptoms and increase size would be reasons to have surgery sooner.

What type of anesthesia is used for liver resection?

General anesthesia is required for a liver resection.

Does gallbladder surgery require a hospital stay?

Not always. Many times, a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) can be done as an outpatient procedure where you go home the same day.

Does gallbladder surgery require a hospital stay?

Not always. Many times, gallbladder surgery is done as a planned operation, an outpatient procedure.

How do you know if a hernia needs surgery?

If you do not have symptoms and your hernia is not increasing in size, there is no urgency to have surgery. Increasing symptoms and increase size would be reasons to have surgery READ MORE
If you do not have symptoms and your hernia is not increasing in size, there is no urgency to have surgery. Increasing symptoms and increase size would be reasons to have surgery sooner.

How do you know if a hernia needs surgery?

Not always. Many times, gallbladder surgery is done as a planned operation, an outpatient procedure.

Can a heart transplant fix heart failure?

If you do not have symptoms and your hernia is not increasing in size, there is no urgency to have surgery. Increasing symptoms and increase size would be reasons to have surgery READ MORE
If you do not have symptoms and your hernia is not increasing in size, there is no urgency to have surgery. Increasing symptoms and increase size would be reasons to have surgery sooner.

Is urinary retention after general anesthesia normal?

It can be a side effect of general anesthesia and narcotics (pain medication).

Is colonoscopy done under anesthesia?

Typically under heavy sedation or IV general anesthesia.

How can you help with Chron's disease?

There are many medications available to help treat Crohn's disease. These include anti-inflammatories and immune modulating agents. I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist. READ MORE
There are many medications available to help treat Crohn's disease. These include anti-inflammatories and immune modulating agents. I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist. Occasionally, surgery is also needed for management.

Do you get pain medications for a colonoscopy?

Typically no.

Do you get put to sleep for hernia repair surgery?

Yes. Hernias are typically repaired under general anesthesia.