Dr. Vendie Hudson Hooks M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1348 Walton Way Suite 6500 Augusta GA, 30901Rating
5/5
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Dr. Vendie Hooks is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Hooks specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Hooks often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga MD
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Patch repair of ileoanal pouch-vaginal fistula with Permacol collagen implant.
- Urticaria in a 68-year-old man.
- Role of highly selective vagotomy and duodenoplasty in the treatment of postbulbar duodenal obstruction.
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding. A systematic approach to classification and management.
- Focal vascular dysplasia in the cecum demonstrated by intra-operative endoscopic transillumination.
- Focal vascular dysplasia in the cecum demonstrated by intra-operative endoscopic transillumination.
- Intraoperative gastrointestinal endoscopy in the management of occult gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Intraoperative gastrointestinal endoscopy in the management of occult gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Use of oral opiates and diet modification as an alternative to surgical colostomy after complex anorectal procedures.
- Prophylactic parenteral cephalosporins in surgery. Are the newer agents better?
- Chronic constipation. Important aspects of workup and management.
- Highly selective vagotomy. A closer look at the technique.
- The stomach after surgery. An endoscopic perspective.
- Intraoperative gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Intestinal vascular ectasias: a new look at an old disease.
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