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Manuel I. Leycegui
Surgeon
Dr. Manuel Leycegui is a general surgeon practicing in Tlalpan, Mexico City. Dr. Leycegui 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. Leycegui provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
60 years
Experience
Manuel I. Leycegui
- Tlalpan, Mexico City
- National University of Mexico
- Accepting new patients
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How serious is gallbladder surgery?
If you are in good health and need to have your gallblader removed it is done laparoscopically. This is a safe procedure that takes about one hour to complete and need one day READ MORE
If you are in good health and need to have your gallblader removed it is done laparoscopically. This is a safe procedure that takes about one hour to complete and need one day of hospital stay.
How long do you stay in the hospital after hernia surgery?
It can be done as outpatient or stay in the hospital overnight
Why do I have a bump on my abdomen?
You might have a hernia or a tumor. You need to consul a General Surgeon
How does a doctor "run the bowel" laparoscopically?
If is only an umbilical hernia it is not needed to. run the bowel or entet the abdominal cavity. Its contents are reduced and theumbilica defect repaired.
How do I know if I have appendicitis?
You need to see a surgeon
What could cause right side pain and nausea?
It could be caused from several reasons like Appendicitis. Gallblader stones or bowel problems. You need to see an Internist or a General Surgeon
How painful is UPPP surgery?
It is as painful as other surgeries performed in the pharyngo laryngeal zone, but the results are very good.
How long after appendicitis surgery can I have sex?
Three weeks after your surgery, being moderate and careful if you are having an uneventful recovery.
Did I cause permanent damage by having sex 3 days after my hernia surgery?
You need to see your surgeon to find out if there was any damage caused. He will do a physical exam of the surgical area and probably order an ultrasound.
Another surgery suggested post anal fissure surgery
Yes I think you should have the stitches removed and let the space heal by itself. Let your surgeon handle it and it must be all healed in two to three weeks.
Is surgery the only way to remove gallstones?
You must have your gallbladder removed if it has gallstones, it means it is not functioning properly and therefore unable to concentrate the bile elements well. Gallstones can READ MORE
You must have your gallbladder removed if it has gallstones, it means it is not functioning properly and therefore unable to concentrate the bile elements well. Gallstones can obstruct the bile duct and/or the common bile duct causing Acute Cholecystitis and or Obstructive Jaundice. THEY DO NOT DISSOLVE ON THEIR OWN. Surgical Removal of the gallbladder is is the proper management.
What risk factors are associated with an abdominal surgery?
It all depends on what surgical procedure is going to be carried out. You should get this information from the surgeon who is going to do the operation since each procedure has READ MORE
It all depends on what surgical procedure is going to be carried out. You should get this information from the surgeon who is going to do the operation since each procedure has its own risks.
What are the chances that my stitches could get infected after a surgery?
If the surgery is done laparoscopic, the chances to get a wound infection are low.
Hernia
No it should not be, just be careful and perhaps would be better if you take a couple of weeks before attempting to have a normal intercourse.
How should I mentally prepare myself for surgery?
Do not worry, nowadays to go under anesthesia is completely safe. You would need to have a preoperative evaluation by a Cardiologist if your Surgeon feels you need it.
How do I manage my husband's stomach disorders after his gall bladder surgery?
He should be advanced to a normal diet uneventfully at the end of 3 weeks otherwise let his surgeon know.
Sex and surgery
It depends of the type of surgery done and after you feel capable to do it discuss it with the surgeon that performed the operation
Since I had my appendix removed, I haven't really had an appetite. Is this normal?
After two weeks you should of a non complicated Appendectomy you should be able to have a normal diet.
Gallstones
YOU MUST HAVE A ELECTIVE LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECISTECTOMY AS SOON AS POSIBLE TO AVOID COMPLICATIONS
