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Dr. Valdone E. Knepa
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Valdone Knepa is an anesthesiologist practicing in TENAFLY, NJ. Dr. Knepa ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Knepa also might help manage pain after an operation.
35 years
Experience
Dr. Valdone E. Knepa
- TENAFLY, NJ
- Kaunas Med Inst, Kaunas, Lithuania (Fn: -)
- Accepting new patients
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How long is general anesthesia for liver surgery?
It depends on liver surgery and for what problem. Most liver surgeries take 2-4 hours, anesthesia is almost as linv as surgery.
Are you awake during tonsil surgery?
Usually tonsilectomy is done under general anesthesia so you are fully asleep.
What anesthesia is used for thyroid surgery?
You will have general anesthesia with a breathing tube. Usually they also monitor the nervs to detect nerve injury.
Do you get general anesthesia for gastric sleeve surgery?
Yes, usually if is done under general anesthesia to provide oxygen, anesthetic and also to protect your airway from aspiration and obstruction and help you breath.
Is colonoscopy done under local anesthesia?
Most colonoscopies are done under mild to moderate intravenous sedation.
Are you awake during sinus surgery?
Sometimes minimally invasive sinus surgery can be done under topical anesthesia by spraying inside the nose with numbing , or local anesthetic. Most sinus surgeries are done READ MORE
Sometimes minimally invasive sinus surgery can be done under topical anesthesia by spraying inside the nose with numbing , or local anesthetic. Most sinus surgeries are done under general anesthesia.
What sedation is used for colon surgery?
Colon surgery that requires cutting the abdomen is always done under general anesthesia , which provides pain control, relaxation and amnesia. It also protects your airway and READ MORE
Colon surgery that requires cutting the abdomen is always done under general anesthesia , which provides pain control, relaxation and amnesia. It also protects your airway and helps you breath.
Do I need general anesthesia for gastric sleeve surgery?
Yes, you need general anesthesia. Usually it is safe but not completely risk free. Your doctor will explain it to you once you discuss the surgery.
What type of anesthesia is done for hand surgery?
Hand surgery can be done under local anesthesia, sedation , general anesthesia or nerve block or combination of them, it depends on the nature of surgery, the amount of work READ MORE
Hand surgery can be done under local anesthesia, sedation , general anesthesia or nerve block or combination of them, it depends on the nature of surgery, the amount of work that needs to be done , your general health and surgeon’s and anesthesiologist’s preference. It will be discussed prior to your surgery.
How long does local anesthesia last for hand surgery?
Local anesthesia lasts from 1 to several hours, depending of what local anesthetic was used. If you had a nerve block , it can last up to 24 hours depending of which anesthetic READ MORE
Local anesthesia lasts from 1 to several hours, depending of what local anesthetic was used. If you had a nerve block , it can last up to 24 hours depending of which anesthetic was used.
Is local anesthesia safe for diabetics?
Local anesthesia is generally safe for people with diabetes.
