Hernias, Gallbladder Attacks & Robotic Surgery: When to See a Surgeon | Kirpal Singh, MD, FACS
with Dr. Kirpal Singh, MD, FACS · General Surgeon, North Indy Surgical, Indianapolis
Living with a hernia bulge, or wondering if that chest pain could be your gallbladder? In this episode of the Top Providers Podcast, Joe Brown talks with Dr. Kirpal Singh, MD, FACS, a general and advanced gastrointestinal surgeon at North Indy Surgical in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Singh covers: - What to look for when you're choosing a surgeon, and the red flags at a consultation - Why seeing a surgeon doesn't mean you're having surgery - Hernias: when it's okay to watch a bulge and when to get it fixed - What a gallbladder attack actually feels like, and when it's time to see a surgeon - Open vs. laparoscopic vs. robotic surgery, in plain English - Simple things you can do in the weeks before surgery to help your recovery This episode is for general information and isn't a substitute for advice from your surgeon or doctor. Talk to your own care team about your symptoms and treatment options.
- 0:00Gallbladder pain that feels like a heart attack
- 0:36Welcome & meet Dr. Kirpal Singh
- 1:12How to find the right surgeon
- 2:06Red flags in a consultation
- 2:27Does seeing a surgeon mean surgery?
- 3:21Hernias: when to watch and when to fix
- 4:38Gallbladder attacks: what they feel like
- 5:49Open vs. laparoscopic vs. robotic surgery
- 7:34How the surgical approach is chosen
- 8:27Getting your body ready for surgery
- 8:59Why an engineer asks "why"
- 10:11What he wants patients to know
- 10:33Wrap-up
For general information, not a substitute for advice from your own doctor.
The guest
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Clips from this episode
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Shorts0:50Hernia bulge: when to get it checked
Why a bulge on its own doesn't always need repair, and the changes, like pain or growth, that mean it's time to see a surgeon. General information, not medical advice.
Shorts0:43What a gallbladder attack can feel like
Pain under the right side of the chest that can travel to the back or shoulder blade, and other symptoms he says are worth discussing with a surgeon.
Shorts0:47Laparoscopic vs. robotic surgery
How the two approaches differ, from the instruments to the view the surgeon has, explained in plain English.
Shorts0:32Getting your body ready for surgery
Simple ways to stay active in the weeks before an operation, like walking or light resistance work. Always follow your own surgeon's instructions.
Shorts0:20Red flags at a surgeon consultation
Why a surgeon who doesn't listen, or keeps interrupting, is a red flag in his view.
Transcript
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