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Dr. William W. Hope, MD
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Dr. William Hope is a general surgeon practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Hope 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. Hope provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Dr. William W. Hope, MD
- Wilmington, NC
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Is a colon resection a major surgery?
Yes it is a major surgery and you should discuss with your surgeon
Is it normal to have pain 6 months after hernia surgery?
No, not really normal. Most of the time, pain resolves by 3 months. You should go back to your surgeon to discuss.
What relieves appendix pain?
Usually a surgery is the best way to relieve the pain. Other than that antibiotics and pain medicine can be tried
Is it good to walk after appendix surgery?
Yes it is good to walk it not having to much pain. Let pain be your guide and if something hurts while you are doing it stop. Walking is always good.
When should I worry about hernia pain?
If the hernia is painful you should consult with a surgeon to be evaluated and they can discuss treatment options.
Does it hurt to have a lipoma removed?
It depends on how big the lipoma is but in general it is not a very painful procedure and should only be sore for a day or two.
Will hernia surgery make my stomach flatter?
If your stomach is bulging out due to a hernia in the area, then yes, fixing the hernia or the "hole" in your abdominal wall will make your abdomen flatter. To what extent it is READ MORE
If your stomach is bulging out due to a hernia in the area, then yes, fixing the hernia or the "hole" in your abdominal wall will make your abdomen flatter. To what extent it is always hard to tell, but the protrusion should go down and this is something you can discuss with your surgeon.
Can hernia mesh cause problems years later?
The vast majority of people have no long terms issues with hernia mesh however there is a small chance hernia mesh can cause problems years to come. The most common complications READ MORE
The vast majority of people have no long terms issues with hernia mesh however there is a small chance hernia mesh can cause problems years to come. The most common complications are infection which decrease over time and also the feeling of the mesh. Obviously it depends on the type of mesh and how the surgery is done.
There was a nice study from Denmark showing there is small increase in mesh related complications every year even after 10 -20 years
Hope this helps.
William
There was a nice study from Denmark showing there is small increase in mesh related complications every year even after 10 -20 years
Hope this helps.
William
