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Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery
A life long struggle with obesity ends in success for patients undergoing minimally invasive bariatric surgery at UCLA. Hear their stories following the gastric sleeve procedure and watch as they reclaim their lives.
Colorectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon cancer screening can find cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. There are several kinds of screening tests. Your healthcare provider can help you decide which is best for you.
Endocrine Center
UCLA endocrine surgeon Michael Yeh, MD -- Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most common cause of high blood calcium level in the general population. In this disease, one or more of the parathyroid glands makes too much parathyroid hormone (PTH). This leads to calcium being taken out of the bones (which can cause osteoporosis) and gastrointestinal tract and being put into the blood stream.
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Sometimes fluid from the stomach backs up into the lower esophagus. This is called reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Over time, reflux may cause the cells in the lower esophagus to change. This condition is called Barrett's esophagus. In some cases, this issue leads to esophageal cancer.
Diverticulitis
Diverticuli are herniations in the muscular layer of the colon that make small, saclike swellings. Diverticulitis occurs when diverticuli become inflamed and infected. This video looks at the possible causes of this condition, typical symptoms, and available treatments.
Stones in the gallbladder can cause painful symptoms and put you at risk of other problems. See how the stones form, and why you may need surgery to remove the gland.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is more commonly known as acid indigestion or heartburn. It is a burning feeling behind the breastbone. This video takes a look at the possible causes of GERD, typical symptoms, and when treatment is warranted.
Hernia Clinic
Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
During laparoscopic hernia surgery, your surgeon will make a few small cuts (incisions) in your lower belly. He or she will insert a thin flexible tube (laparoscope) into one of the cuts. The tube has a tiny video camera in it that is attached to a screen. This lets your healthcare provider see inside your belly. He or she uses long thin tools in the other cuts to repair the hernia with mesh.
In a hiatal hernia, part of your stomach pushes up into an opening (the hiatus) in your diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle between your stomach and your chest. In most cases, your food pipe (esophagus) goes through the hiatus and joins your stomach. But with a hiatal hernia, the top part of your stomach moves up through that opening into your chest.