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Dr. Therese M. Duane, M.D.
Surgeon
Dr. Therese Duane is a general surgeon practicing in Keller, TX. Dr. Duane specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Duane provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
29 years
Experience
Dr. Therese M. Duane, M.D.
- Keller, TX
- The State University of New York, University at Buffalo School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
Understanding Allergies and the Impact on Surgery
As a surgeon, I have had over two decades of experience meeting patients and getting to know them through a thorough history and physical examination. In order for this information...
Is biopsy safe?
Keeping in mind that all procedures carry an element of risk, lymph node biopsies tend to carry less risk than others especially for superficial nodes.
How long is colon resection surgery?
There are many different types of colon resections for multiple indications as well as different approaches to the surgery. Furthermore, timing depends on whether the patient has READ MORE
There are many different types of colon resections for multiple indications as well as different approaches to the surgery. Furthermore, timing depends on whether the patient has had previous abdominal surgery as well. Therefore, it is difficult to estimate how long surgery will take. It could vary from one hour to multiple hours depending on the answers to the above questions.
Can surgery fix stomach ulcers?
Technically yes, although it is important to clarify where in the stomach the ulcer is located. It is different if it is a duodenal ulcer versus in the stomach itself. In general READ MORE
Technically yes, although it is important to clarify where in the stomach the ulcer is located. It is different if it is a duodenal ulcer versus in the stomach itself. In general ulcers can be managed very effectively with medicines such as proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers as well as life style changes- discontinuation of alcohol, caffeine, and NSAIDS as examples. More importantly if you have ulcers in the stomach itself it should be biopsied to ensure it is not cancer.
How long does a colon biopsy take?
It depends on how good of a prep you do, how facile the physician is and how tortuous your colon is. The only thing you control is the prep so make sure you follow those directions READ MORE
It depends on how good of a prep you do, how facile the physician is and how tortuous your colon is. The only thing you control is the prep so make sure you follow those directions completely to make the procedure more effective. In general this procedure can take anywhere from 20 min to over an hour. You will be sedated so it will feel like no time at all for you.
