EXPERT
Dr. Steven Siegal
Surgeon
Steve Siegal, MD is a general surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive (laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic) abdominal surgery including foregut, hernia, bariatrics, and gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Siegal completed his general surgery residency at Oregon Health & Science University before undertaking his fellowship at Penn State Medical Center. Dr. Siegal is trained in the innovative da Vinci Surgical System (a robotic assisted system) and is an advanced surgical endoscopist.
5 years
Experience
Dr. Steven Siegal
- Kissimmee, FL
- Penn State
- Accepting new patients
Surgeon's Perspective on Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects 10 to 20% of people in the United States. Classic symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease are heartburn and regurgitation. 22%...
What surgery is best for hiatal hernia?
laparoscopic or robotic hiatal hernia repair with fundoplication
Is it normal to have pain after hernia surgery?
Some amount of pain as expected. Ongoing pain, less likely. Talk to your surgeon.
Can surgery fix the abdominal hernia?
Surgery is the only way to fix a hernia
Can GERD be treated with surgery?
Absolutely. Especially if you have a hiatal hernia. This would require a surgical repair. No acid blocking medication‘s can completely eliminate the regurgitation from a hiatal READ MORE
Absolutely. Especially if you have a hiatal hernia. This would require a surgical repair. No acid blocking medication‘s can completely eliminate the regurgitation from a hiatal hernia. Fundoplication surgery has been used for reflux for quite a long time. There is also the Linx device and endoscopic procedures as well
abdominal wall hernia
The alternative is to do nothing. You can wear an abdominal binder for comfort
Does a hiatal hernia need surgery?
It depends. If it is asymptomatic and small, not necessarily. If you have symptoms (heartburn, chest pain, regurgitation, swallowing issues) or endoscopy shows esophagitis or Barrett's READ MORE
It depends. If it is asymptomatic and small, not necessarily. If you have symptoms (heartburn, chest pain, regurgitation, swallowing issues) or endoscopy shows esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus or your reflux test is positive, then yes, recommendation is for surgical repair
How long is recovery from abdominal hernia surgery?
Depends on the extent. Once your pain is controlled and your bowel function returns you are good to go.
How long after heart surgery can you go to the gym?
That is up to your surgeon
Can external hemorrhoids be removed without surgery?
They can heal, yes. But they can't remove themselves.
Can hospice patients have surgery?
It depends on the condition of their hospice. Sometimes one must come off hospice for treatment. Sometimes that treatment is within bounds of the hospice arrangement
How long is a hospital stay after hemorrhoids surgery?
Same day surgery
Is gastric sleeve surgery risky?
Risk of complications such as leak or bleeding are less than 2%. Even less in more experienced hands.
Is this a hernia?
Not a hernia. Probably folliculitis.
How long is a colon biopsy procedure?
Colonoscopies take 20-40 or so minute depending on difficulty and amount of polyps.
How long is recovery from a gallbladder removal?
Same day surgery. Maybe a week off work, maybe less.
Urgent situation?
Previous prostate surgery or cancer does not preclude a patient from hernia surgery. Seek a second opinion.
Is abdominal hernia surgery risky?
Generally no. Depends on your medical and surgical history.
What anesthesia is best for stomach biopsy?
Propofol sedation.
