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Are you in need of a skilled general surgeon for colorectal surgery? Look no further than Benrus Surgical. With over 20 years of experience, our hospital has been providing top-quality laparoscopic surgery services to our patients. Our commitment to patient satisfaction and excellent outcomes sets us apart from other specialists. Why Choose Benrus Surgical for …

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As of October 5, 2015, Benrus Surgical is expanding office hours at the Progress West location to five days a week, Monday through Friday. Schedule your appointment today by calling 636-916-7100.

 Benrus Surgical performs Colonoscopies at our surgery centers in St. Louis, St. Charles, St. Peters, and O’Fallon. A Colonoscopy is an exam that we use to find changes or issues with the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The colonoscope, a long, flexible tube is placed into the rectum, and a tiny video camera mounted at …

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If you see a painful lump in the inner thigh or groin area, you may have a femoral hernia. It can often be simply pushed in or disappears when lying down. Any cough or muscle strain can cause it to appear. A femoral hernia is often caused by strain on the tummy, such as straining …

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Benrus Surgical performs gallbladder surgery on patients. The gallbladder stores bile, which is a fluid in your body that helps you to digest food. If there are problems with the gallbladder, you can get hard fragments called gallstones built up in the organ that can be anywhere from the size of a grain of rice …

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When tissues bulge through a weak opening in your abdomen, that’s referred to as a ventral hernia.  Any point on your abdominal wall can be a candidate for this to happen. You are at risk of a hernia any time you lift a heavy object, but increased risk comes from pregnancy, obesity, prior hernias, abdominal surgeries, …

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Research has shown that early treatment can greatly improve treatment outcomes and survival rates for colon cancer and colon disease. Yet, many Americans suffer from these diseases and never get treatment because they either don’t understand its symptoms, or because they are embarrassed to see a doctor. That’s why it’s important to find a specialist who …

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Finding a lump in your breast can be a scary experience. However, studies show that over half of all women will develop lumps in one or both breasts. This condition is known as fibrocystic breast disease, also known as fibrocystic breast condition and fibrocystic changes. It is most commonly found in women between 30 and 50 years …

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Thanks to the many advances in skin cancer surgeries, the five-year survival rate for people who detect melanoma early is close to 98 percent. However, since not all skin cancers are the same, the type of treatment that is needed differs from person to person. It’s important that you immediately seek consultation and visit a medical professional as …

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Appendicitis is a common disorder. It involves infection and inflammation of the appendix, which is a tube shape extension of the first part of the colon, the cecum. The treatment of appendicitis is done by the removal of the diseased appendix from the body. If the issue is not identified at the right time, it …

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