by drchristianhirsch | Dec 10, 2020 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
The colon is an essential organ in human digestion. When functioning correctly, it helps recycle vital nutrients and get the body ready to eliminate harmful solid waste products. Here are five tips for proper colon health. Reducing sugar in the diet Sugar produces...
by drchristianhirsch | Nov 10, 2020 | Dr. Christian Hirsch
Colorectal surgery has evolved significantly over the past thirty years. While open surgery techniques were the gold standard prior to the 1990s, now laparoscopic approaches make up 40–50% of all colorectal tissue cutting procedures. Laparoscopic procedures are...
by drchristianhirsch | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
Colorectal surgery can be necessary for treating conditions of the anus and colon. These include both malignant and pre-malignant conditions, such as polyps, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cancer. In order to prepare the bowel to undergo colorectal...
by drchristianhirsch | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
Surgery is one of the most common corrective actions you can take for colon cancer. New technology and updated procedures continue to make the process safer for patients. A specific specialized form of the surgery is done by Virtua surgeons, who use robotic and...
by drchristianhirsch | Jan 23, 2020 | Blog, Dr. Christian Hirsch
There are a range of digestive diseases that can significantly impact a person’s life. Unfortunately, many people don’t recognize the symptoms of a problem until it has advanced. In some cases, symptoms are simply ignored, which is a mistake. Many people think the...
