Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

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Care For A Lifetime: Cleveland Clinic’s Pediatric & Adult Colorectal Surgery Clinic Jan 21, 2020

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When bowel disorders are present in childhood, young patients may eventually need an adult surgeon. Anthony DeRoss, MD, and Jeremy Lipman, MD, discuss their multidisciplinary approach to lifelong diseases that ensures patients receive the best care from diagnosis through adulthood.

Understanding and Treating Appendicitis Jan 07, 2020

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Although the appendix has no known function, it can cause serious trouble if it gets inflamed. Diya Alaedeen, MD, joins Butts & Guts to discuss common appendicitis symptoms and treatment options to address this condition.

Innovations in Endoluminal Surgery Dec 17, 2019

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Each year, more than 30,000 colon and rectal resections for non-cancerous lesions and polyps are performed nationwide. To meet the need for this growing trend of minimally invasive surgery, Amit Bhatt, MD, and Emre Gorgun, MD, established Cleveland Clinic's Endoluminal Surgery Center. Listen and learn about the innovative, multidisciplinary, and world-class procedures now taking place at Cleveland Clinic.

Following the Low-FODMAP Diet Dec 03, 2019

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What Should I Eat During The Perioperative Period? Nov 19, 2019

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The perioperative period is the time before, during and after an operation. Dietitian Amanda Igel shares her recommendations on how to best manage nutritional debt during the surgical journey, as well as choice foods that can provide optimal recovery.

All About Pelvic Floor Disorders Nov 05, 2019

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Prolapse. Fecal incontinence. Constipation. While these issues may be uncomfortable to discuss with friends and family, listen as Sarah Vogler, MD provides insight into these disorders, discusses treatment options, and shares what's on the horizon for pelvic floor care.

All About Advanced Surgical Endoscopy Oct 23, 2019

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Endoscopic procedures have undergone a multitude of innovations over the past several decades. Jeffrey Ponsky, MD shares the history of these surgeries and how everything from balloons to video capsules are now being used to treat complex GI disorders.

Mammogram Screenings: What you need to know with Dr. Laura Dean Oct 08, 2019

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It's a fact that screening mammography can help save lives. But when should you start? What type of mammography is right for you? What happens if they find something? Join Laura Dean, MD and get the answers to these questions and more.

What Is Bariatric Surgery and Is It Right For Me? Sep 24, 2019

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Listen to John Rodriguez, MD as he discusses the benefits of bariatric surgery, common barriers and misconceptions, and the criteria for bariatric surgery candidates. Plus, learn about the types of surgical procedures used for weight loss and the support offered to bariatric surgery patients at Cleveland Clinic.

Treating Cancer with Hyperthermic (or Heated) Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Sep 10, 2019

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Recurring guest Dr. Michael Valente provides insight into HIPEC, an alternative and innovative method of delivering chemotherapy used to treat cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdominal cavity. Unlike traditional chemotherapy that is delivered intravenously, HIPEC delivers chemotherapy directly into the abdomen. Listen to learn how the process works and when HIPEC is a recommended treatment option.