We all wish we could press the “redo” button from time to time in our lives. Avoiding and managing complications in the world of minimally invasive surgery is not quite as simple. Factors affecting the likelihood and impact of complications include the following: Preparation Surgical technique Continual risk assessment Follow-up care Early recognition Patient care […]
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When it comes to exercise, diversity is the key. As such, a personalized exercise plan includes aerobic exercise, resistance training, flexibility, and recovery. Even more, each one of these exercise categories should contain as much variety as possible. This month we’ll discuss aerobic exercise. Why is variety important? Here are the scientifically proven answers: The […]
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In medical school, I was often faced with complex patients and difficult diagnoses. One of my favorite mentors passed along a great piece of advice to get me through some of these challenges. He said, “If you ever have a problem figuring out what is wrong with a patient, just ask them.” As the years […]
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Computer simulation has countless applications. Examples include aviation, engineering, and weather prediction. However, the field of medicine is far behind these other professions when it comes to simulation. A pilot not only learns how to fly on a simulator, but he also maintains his proficiency with regular visits to the simulated cockpit. On the contrary, […]
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Last month, we covered some general guidelines for diet and exercise. Let’s discuss how to develop a personalized exercise plan. Here are the building blocks that should apply to most people: Aerobic exercise Resistance training Flexibility Recovery Whether a novice or a seasoned fitness guru, the following principles apply to all: Safety first – Make […]
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When my children were young, I did my best to hold firm when they repeatedly asked for that sweet treat right before dinner. I quickly learned that my first answer should always be my last answer. Why? Very simply, if my children sense the slightest chance that I would change my mind, they would whine […]
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We all use lists to guide us through our daily tasks. “To do” lists can be as simple as a grocery list or as complex as a project management spreadsheet. A kitchen recipe is a good example of a “how to” list. More importantly, safety checklists – essential in both a cockpit and in an […]
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Last month, we listed the items that should be on everybody’s health maintenance checklist. At the top of the list were diet and exercise. Although individual needs and abilities vary, these guidelines are universal: The most successful diet involves accountability – track what you eat. Focus your diet and exercise on health rather than weight-loss. […]
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Back when I was in medical school, the university hospital developed a systematic protocol for treating a patient experiencing a heart attack. Now, over 20 years later, such protocols are standard for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions. Unfortunately, we can lose sight of the individual amidst these regimented rules […]
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No, I am not trying to give parenting advice. But as a laparoscopic surgeon, I am constantly immersed in the “television experience”. “Experience” can be defined in several ways – number of procedures, experience over time, or how a surgeon applies past experience to future success. Here are five tips on how to become a […]
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Oops, I Wish I Hadn’t Done That – Part 1
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryWe all wish we could press the “redo” button from time to time in our lives. Avoiding and managing complications in the world of minimally invasive surgery is not quite as simple. Factors affecting the likelihood and impact of complications include the following: Preparation Surgical technique Continual risk assessment Follow-up care Early recognition Patient care […]
Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 3
/in Blog, Health and WellnessWhen it comes to exercise, diversity is the key. As such, a personalized exercise plan includes aerobic exercise, resistance training, flexibility, and recovery. Even more, each one of these exercise categories should contain as much variety as possible. This month we’ll discuss aerobic exercise. Why is variety important? Here are the scientifically proven answers: The […]
Patients Can be the Best Teachers
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerIn medical school, I was often faced with complex patients and difficult diagnoses. One of my favorite mentors passed along a great piece of advice to get me through some of these challenges. He said, “If you ever have a problem figuring out what is wrong with a patient, just ask them.” As the years […]
Practice for the Practice of Medicine
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryComputer simulation has countless applications. Examples include aviation, engineering, and weather prediction. However, the field of medicine is far behind these other professions when it comes to simulation. A pilot not only learns how to fly on a simulator, but he also maintains his proficiency with regular visits to the simulated cockpit. On the contrary, […]
Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 2
/in Blog, Health and WellnessLast month, we covered some general guidelines for diet and exercise. Let’s discuss how to develop a personalized exercise plan. Here are the building blocks that should apply to most people: Aerobic exercise Resistance training Flexibility Recovery Whether a novice or a seasoned fitness guru, the following principles apply to all: Safety first – Make […]
Gambling Is Human Nature
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerWhen my children were young, I did my best to hold firm when they repeatedly asked for that sweet treat right before dinner. I quickly learned that my first answer should always be my last answer. Why? Very simply, if my children sense the slightest chance that I would change my mind, they would whine […]
Safety Checklists Aren’t Just for Pilots
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryWe all use lists to guide us through our daily tasks. “To do” lists can be as simple as a grocery list or as complex as a project management spreadsheet. A kitchen recipe is a good example of a “how to” list. More importantly, safety checklists – essential in both a cockpit and in an […]
Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 1
/in Blog, Health and WellnessLast month, we listed the items that should be on everybody’s health maintenance checklist. At the top of the list were diet and exercise. Although individual needs and abilities vary, these guidelines are universal: The most successful diet involves accountability – track what you eat. Focus your diet and exercise on health rather than weight-loss. […]
The Problem with Protocols
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerBack when I was in medical school, the university hospital developed a systematic protocol for treating a patient experiencing a heart attack. Now, over 20 years later, such protocols are standard for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions. Unfortunately, we can lose sight of the individual amidst these regimented rules […]
Everything I Know I Learned on TV
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryNo, I am not trying to give parenting advice. But as a laparoscopic surgeon, I am constantly immersed in the “television experience”. “Experience” can be defined in several ways – number of procedures, experience over time, or how a surgeon applies past experience to future success. Here are five tips on how to become a […]