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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
Specializes in:
  • Stomach Surgery
  • Liver Surgery
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Tlalpan, Mexico City
  • National University of Mexico
  • Accepting new patients

My husband has had a relapse of anal fissures. Would he require another surgery?

He needs to be seen by a proctologist to determine what has caused this new rectal bleeding, such as internal hemorroids, a new fissure, a rectal polyp, or a tumor, and then decide READ MORE
He needs to be seen by a proctologist to determine what has caused this new rectal bleeding, such as internal hemorroids, a new fissure, a rectal polyp, or a tumor, and then decide what is the proper management of his problem.

Doctors are requesting surgery for my grandpa. Is it the right thing to do?

If there are no contraindications, he should have the surgery as indicated by his doctor.

Is diarrhea and pain after a surgery normal?

No it is not normal to have severe pain an diarrhea after a cholecystectomy. You need to let your surgeon know about to proceed and find the cause of it and treat it properly.

Parotid seroma keeps coming back after draining

You need to keep a drain in the surgical area for a few days and if it continues draining after a reasonable time you might need to have a complete surgical removal of your parotid READ MORE
You need to keep a drain in the surgical area for a few days and if it continues draining after a reasonable time you might need to have a complete surgical removal of your parotid gland,

Having my gallbladder removed - will my life be different after?

You will resume your normal life including a normal diet, shortly after your gallbladder is removed.

Off and on lower right abdominal pain

Probably not, you need to be seen by a surgeon and have an aprópiate.

Do I need surgery for gallstone removal?

A gallbladder with gallstones must be removed.

With respiratory problem, is it wise to plan gallbladder operation?

You must have proper control of your asthmatic problem besote

I have pain in the inguinal hernia surgery wound. Is re-surgery necessary?

The cause of the pain has to be determined before

Stone in my appendix?

Yes, you must have an appendectomy to avoid an appendiceal perforation with peritonitis.

Can I have sex after 13 days of hernia surgery?

You must wait for at least 3 weeks to resume sexual activity.

I had back surgery. Should I see a chiropractor or avoid it?

Ask your Orthopedic Surgeon if it is indicated.