Dr. Vivek N Prachand MD
Surgeon
180 Harvester Dr Suite 110 Willowbrook IL, 60527About
Dr. Vivek Prachand is a general surgeon practicing in Willowbrook, IL. Dr. Prachand 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. Prachand provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1994
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Laparoscopic-assisted double-balloon enteroscopy for small-bowel polyp surveillance and treatment in patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
- Reverse NOTES: a Hybrid Technique of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Retrieval of an Ingested Foreign Body.
- The evolution of minimally invasive bariatric surgery.
- Training in minimally invasive lobectomy: thoracoscopic versus robotic approaches.
- Extended Duration Enoxaparin Decreases the Rate of Venous Thromboembolic Events after Radical Cystectomy Compared to Inpatient Only Subcutaneous Heparin.
- Creating and Communicating Clinical Protocols.
Fellowships
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
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