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Dr. Michael Sutker

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Dr. Sutker is a Plano, Texas, native who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and earned his medical doctorate at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He went on to also complete his general surgical internship and residency at UC-San Francisco. He received additional fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Sutker has been in practice at Medical City Dallas since 2014 and at Medical City McKinney since 2019. He is board-certified in general surgery. Dr. Sutker manages a wide range of surgical diseases. He specializes in treating conditions with minimally invasive techniques utilizing both standard laparoscopy and robotic-assisted laparoscopy. Dr. Sutker has specialty training in the surgical treatment of obesity, acid reflux, esophageal motility disorders, and paraesophageal hernias. He is skilled in the repair of abdominal wall defects, including inguinal, umbilical, ventral, and incisional hernias. Dr. Sutker also enjoys managing emergency surgical situations including gallbladder disease, appendicitis, and diverticulitis.
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Dr. Michael Sutker
Specializes in:
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Hernia
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Gallbladder
  • Dallas, TX
  • MD at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Accepting new patients

What foods can you not eat after gastric sleeve?

The recommended diet after a sleeve is low-fat, low-cholesterol, low carbohydrate, high protein, high fiber. You should avoid things like fast foods after surgery. Foods that READ MORE
The recommended diet after a sleeve is low-fat, low-cholesterol, low carbohydrate, high protein, high fiber. You should avoid things like fast foods after surgery. Foods that are high in sugar or fat may cause dumping syndrome (nausea, bloating, and diarrhea).

How painful is gastric sleeve surgery?

I usually prescribe 5 days of pain medication for my patients, and many do not need to take all of the pills. It is uncomfortable but tolerable.

What is the best position to sleep after hiatal hernia surgery?

Whichever way is most comfortable for you.

Is gastroscopy done with general anesthesia?

Yes. Typically IV general anesthesia or moderate sedation.

Is colon surgery done wilt local anesthesia?

No. General anesthesia.

Do they put you to sleep for thyroid biopsy?

For a biopsy, typically just local anesthesia.

Do small gallstones require treatment?

If the gallstones cause symptoms, treatment (which is surgery) is recommended. The size does not make a difference as to whether or not treatment is recommended. Large stones READ MORE
If the gallstones cause symptoms, treatment (which is surgery) is recommended. The size does not make a difference as to whether or not treatment is recommended. Large stones may cause no symptoms; small stones may cause horrible symptoms.

Do you go home the same day after gallbladder removal?

Typically.

How long does it take for the incisions to heal after gallbladder surgery?

Incisions are about 80% healed at 2 weeks. The final appearance of the scar may take 3-6 months.

What pain medication is given after hernia surgery?

I usually prescribe narcotics for 5 days after surgery. Sometimes muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatories can be used as well.

Are you sedated for a colonoscopy?

Yes.

What are the long-term side effects of gastric bypass surgery?

Weight loss is obviously the intended effect of surgery. Your eating habits will change permanently. You will only be able to eat small amounts at a time. Foods high in fat or READ MORE
Weight loss is obviously the intended effect of surgery. Your eating habits will change permanently. You will only be able to eat small amounts at a time. Foods high in fat or carbohydrates can lead to dumping syndrome or diarrhea. Risks of surgery long term include ulcers and bowel obstructions.

Can local anesthesia be done for inguinal hernia surgery?

Rarely. It needs to be done as an open surgery (not minimally invasive) if local anesthetic alone is to be used. Local anesthesia is not the recommended technique unless there READ MORE
Rarely. It needs to be done as an open surgery (not minimally invasive) if local anesthetic alone is to be used. Local anesthesia is not the recommended technique unless there is a contraindication to general anesthesia such as severe heart or lung disease.

What are the side effects of a colon resection?

More frequent bowel movement is usually the most common side effect of a colon resection.

What is the success rate of inguinal hernia surgery?

The change of recurrence is about 1-2% after hernia repair.

Can you have get appendectomy with local anesthesia?

No.

What kind of anesthesia is used for colorectal surgery?

General.

Does anesthesia paralyze your lungs?

General anesthesia is used to put you to sleep. Other medications are sometimes used to paralyze the breathing muscle. While you are under anesthesia, a breathing machine does READ MORE
General anesthesia is used to put you to sleep. Other medications are sometimes used to paralyze the breathing muscle. While you are under anesthesia, a breathing machine does the work for you.

Do you get put to sleep for thyroidectomy?

Yes.

Plan B & surgery?

Birth control is recommended for at least 12-18 months after weight loss surgery for young women of child-bearing age. For specifics regarding Plan B, I would discuss directly READ MORE
Birth control is recommended for at least 12-18 months after weight loss surgery for young women of child-bearing age. For specifics regarding Plan B, I would discuss directly with the pharmacist or your gynecologist, but there should not be any specific contra-indications because you had a sleeve.