Dr. Pedro Pablo Gomez valencia M.D.

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• What to Expect if You Need a Hysterectomy

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• What Can I Expect After Undergoing Laparoscopic Hernia Repair?

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• Gallbladder Surgery: Its Possible Complications

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• Epigastric Hernia: Get the Facts

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• Reasons Why You Need a Laparoscopy

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