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Dr. J. Philip Boudreaux, MD

Surgeon

Dr. J. Philip Boudreaux is a general surgeon practicing in Kenner, LA. Dr. Boudreaux 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. Boudreaux provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
46 years Experience
Dr. J. Philip Boudreaux, MD
  • Kenner, LA
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
  • Accepting new patients

How long will I be off work after colon surgery?

4-6 weeks is the average for open surgery. 1-2 weeks is possible after minimally invasive procedures. jpb

Where is the incision for liver surgery?

It depends upon the nature of the surgery, how it is being done, and where in the liver the problem is located. Like real estate: Location, location, location. It can be 4 or 5 READ MORE
It depends upon the nature of the surgery, how it is being done, and where in the liver the problem is located. Like real estate: Location, location, location. It can be 4 or 5 little band aid holes for robotic surgery (as we do). It can be an upper midline from xyphoid to umbilicus. It can be just under the ribs along the right side towards the middle.