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Is Breast Surgery Needed for Fibrocystic Disease? 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 […]

Which is The Right Skin Cancer Surgery for You? 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

da Vinci Robot Surgery Now Available at Benrus Surgical Dear Patients: We are excited to announce da Vinci robot surgery is available at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. This is the first da Vinci robot in St. Charles County. Together, we have performed over 50 procedures over the past six months. Although we have been performing

WHAT IS ROBOTIC SURGERY? My name is Dr. Jennifer Etling. I am with Benrus Surgical Associates at Barnes Jewish Saint Peter’s Hospital and Progress West Hospital.   WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALITY AND WHO DO YOU SEE? I am a board certified general surgeon and I see patients with a variety of surgical problems including hernias,

Dr. Jerad Miller Discusses Diverticulitis And Its Treatment. Dr. Jerad Miller, a member of Benrus Surgical Associates, has addressed some common concerns around diverticulitis. A non-fatal illness is an inflammation of pockets in the colon, called diverticulosis. As people advance in age, they begin developing these pockets that sometimes become infected. “We’re not sure how

Benrus Surgical Associates Earns Trust Serving St. Charles Community for Five Decades. November 15, 2021 – For more than 50 years, Benrus Surgical Associates has been offering excellent surgical care in St. Charles County, specializing in general, breast, and colorectal surgery. The team of board-certified specialists at Benrus Surgical Associates have experience and knowledge in the latest surgical

Benrus Surgical’s Experts Throw Light on Various Cancer Treatments Options Available at Its St. Charles, Mo Institution. Benrus Surgical Associates, as a whole, specializes in general, breast, and colorectal surgery, including appendicitis, biopsy, colectomy, colon cancer & colon disease, hernia repair, gallbladder disease & removal, anal fissure, anal fistula, and GERD. They also undertake skin

Benrus Surgical Releases Educational Video To Enlighten All On Aesthetic Flat Closure. Benrus Surgical is pleased to announce the release of a new video to educate the public on Aesthetic Flat Closure, also known as post-mastectomy chest wall reconstruction. The 1-minute 46-second video, now available on youtube, features a brief yet insightful talk by top surgeon