by drnicolasoddone | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog, Dr. Nicolas Oddone, Rural Surgery
Rural surgery is a highly rewarding job that comes with it’s fair share of difficulties. Typically in the major metro areas, the trend in surgery is to have a specialist for every type of procedure. This is all well and good when resources are abundant. In these...
by drnicolasoddone | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog, Dr. Nicolas Oddone, General Surgery
General surgeons are tasked with completing a wide range of procedures. While not all procedures performed by general surgeons are everyday occurrences, there are quite a few that come across the table more than others. The list below takes a look at some of the more...
by drnicolasoddone | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog, Technological Advancements, Video-Assisted Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) is a technique used to help doctors diagnose and treat problems within the chest area of a patient. A thoracoscope is actually a small camera that is inserted inside of your body, which allows doctors to see the underlying...
by drnicolasoddone | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog, General Surgery
Hernias are a common injury that affects all age groups and genders. There are several types of hernias and they are identified by the area they are in. Hernias also produce some common symptoms. Luckily, the signs are easy to spot and, if taken care of right away,...
by drnicolasoddone | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog, Technological Advancements
As technological advancements and breakthroughs are discovered, we begin to implement them into various areas of the world. This practice advances us as a civilization and helps the greater good. One of the fastest growing field, due largely to technology, is the...
