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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

Can you have surgery if your have diabetes?

To have scheduled (elective) surgery, the preference is for your blood sugar to be less than 300, if not 250 or 200.

Is a CT scan of the abdomen accurate?

It depends on what you are looking for, but generally are more than 90-05% accutrate.

Can internal hemorrhoids be felt during the rectal exam?

Sometimes. If they are large or thrombosed.

How long does it take to get well after abdominal hernia surgery?

Generally between 2-6 weeks depending on the size of your hernia, where on your abdominal wall it is, and the surgical approach.

Am I eligible for bariatric surgery?

Your BMI is 39. With your medical problems, that would make you a candidate for bariatric surgery. The criteria are BMI >40 or BMI 35-39 with obesity-related medical problems READ MORE
Your BMI is 39. With your medical problems, that would make you a candidate for bariatric surgery.

The criteria are BMI >40 or BMI 35-39 with obesity-related medical problems (such as hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, sleep apnea, diabetes)

I have huge lump on my arm from missing after shooting up meth?

Tell your surgeon. If you have an infection, it could seriously compromise your surgery. If you used meth, that could put you at risk for heart complications during surgery.

Is it best to be sedated for a colonoscopy?

Yes.

How soon can I walk after abdominal hernia surgery?

Immediately.

How long does a subtotal colectomy surgery take?

1.5-4 hours depending on technique (open vs. laparoscopic), indication, and any previous surgery.

How long are you sedated for an endoscopy?

For a diagnostic upper endoscopy, about 20 minutes. If an intervention is to be performed, up to an hour or so.

Do they give anesthesia for endoscopy?

Yes.

Should I be worried about general anesthesia?

Typically, no.

Is local anesthesia safe for diabetics?

Yes.

What kind of anesthesia is used for lungs?

General anesthesia.

Is colon surgery done with general anesthesia?

A colonoscopy is typically done with only sedation, but if you are having a colon resection, that is done with general anesthesia.

Are you put to sleep for thyroid surgery?

Yes. It is done with general anesthesia.

Post op laparoscopic cholecystectomy infection?

I would recommend calling your surgeon to ensure you do not have a wound infection at your incision.

Black tarry stools?

Could be. I would recommend following up with your primary care physician or a gastroenterologist.

How long do you stay in hospital after colon resection surgery?

Typically 2-4 days depending on the technique, indication for surgery, portion of the colon to be removed, and any previous surgeries. If it is done emergently, the time in the READ MORE
Typically 2-4 days depending on the technique, indication for surgery, portion of the colon to be removed, and any previous surgeries. If it is done emergently, the time in the hospital usually doubles.

How long does a colon resection surgery take?

Typically 1.5-3 hours depending on the technique, indication for surgery, portion of the colon to be removed, and any previous surgeries.