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Dr. Joshua Shaw, M.D.
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Dr. Joshua Shaw is a general surgeon practicing in Broward County, FL. Dr. Shaw specializes in Complex General Surgery, HPB Surgical Oncology, Transplantation, and Critical Care. His practice focuses on liver, gallbladder, and pancreas cancer, as well as, general surgical operations. iDr. Shaw provides the highest quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to a deep knowledge and years of experience.
15 years
Experience
Dr. Joshua Shaw, M.D.
- University Of Massachusetts Medical School
- Accepting new patients
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What is the best surgery for a hiatal hernia?
Minimally invasive hiatal hernia repair with wrap.
Is it OK to sleep on your side after abdominal surgery?
Whatever is comfortable, generally speaking will be fine.
Can hospice patients have surgery?
Depends on the surgery, some surgeries are palliative in nature. Would really depend on the surgery and the individual/family goals of care.
When can I exercise after inguinal hernia surgery?
You can, but also depends on how they repaired the inguinal hernia, open v laparoscopic or robotically. Open will have a longer down time than the other two.
How do you stop a stomach hernia from hurting?
There aren’t stomach hernias. Sometimes a stomach may be involved in a paraesophageal or hiatal hernia. Can try PPI meds but usually the definitive symptom relief is to have READ MORE
There aren’t stomach hernias. Sometimes a stomach may be involved in a paraesophageal or hiatal hernia. Can try PPI meds but usually the definitive symptom relief is to have it surgically corrected.
What foods should I avoid if I have a hernia?
None. Eat what makes you happy within reason. Some foregut surgeries like hiatal hernia repairs may have special diets in the immediate post op period. Most abdominal and pelvic READ MORE
None. Eat what makes you happy within reason. Some foregut surgeries like hiatal hernia repairs may have special diets in the immediate post op period. Most abdominal and pelvic hernias don’t have special diets.
