| Question: What is a General Surgeon? |
| Answer: A general surgeon is a surgeon who is qualified to do many
surgical procedures including abdominal surgery, breast surgery, thyroid
surgery, hernia surgery and cancer surgeries. |
| Question: What is the Advantage of laparoscopic surgery vs. open surgery? |
| Answer: Laparoscopic surgery offers the same surgery with smaller incisions.
Meaning a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery, minimal scarring and
less pain. This allows most patients the ability to go home the same
day of their surgery. |
| Question: Can I still have the same surgery here in Natchitoches as
opposed to having to go out of town? |
| Answer: Yes. Dr. Ball is trained in the most advanced
surgical options available and they continue to train every year at the
best facilities in the nation. Natchitoches Parish Hospital is equipped
with the latest and most innovative equipment in the surrounding area.
Meaning there is no reason to go out of town any more |
| Question: What is the success rate of laparoscopic surgery? |
| Answer: Since the late 1980’s, laparoscopic surgery has been
very successful and elective alternative to the traditional open surgical
procedures. |
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