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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that rapidly mutates and develops in the skin’s pigment cells, called melanocytes, and is very serious. Four main types of melanoma are superficial spreading melanoma usually on torso, arms, or legs; nodular melanoma appears on the head, neck, or torso; lentigomaligna melanoma on skin overexposed to sun; acrallentiginous melanoma on the palms, soles, or under the nails. Early symptoms of melanoma are changes in an existing mole, unusual pigment, spots or lumps, red spots, sores on the skin, etc. Causes are a weakened immune system, fair or pale skin, excessive UV light exposure, etc. Treatment varies like surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.

Learn more: Melanoma: Types, Causes, and Treatment

Get to know about Parathyroidectomy, a surgical procedure that uses latest scarless technlogy and also learn about the frequent asked questions from patients.

Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of parathyroid glands. There are four parathyroid glands located at the back of the thyroid gland in the neck. Read more.

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Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Anchorage, AK

Dr. Madhu Prasad – a general surgeon in Anchorage, AK - and his team have years of experience in treating inguinal hernias with successful outcomes. Read more.

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Alaska Cancer Treatment Center: Why Choose Far North Surgery in Anchorage, AK

Far North Surgery is one of the trusted Alaska cancer treatment centers providing general surgery with a special focus on surgical oncology and endocrine surgery. We use state-of-the-art technology to provide safe and successful surgical procedures. Read more.

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Anchorage, December 5, 2019 Far North Surgery & Surgical Oncology has been selected for the 2019 Best of Anchorage Award in the Cancer Treatment category by the Anchorage Award Program for a record three consecutive years. They won the Best of Anchorage Award for the previous two years also. This distinction has qualified them for the 2019 Anchorage Business Hall of Fame. The Anchorage Award Program honors the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses that have made the Anchorage area a great place to live, work and play. This award program places a premium on quality, not quantity. Recognition is given to those companies that have demonstrated their best practices and have implemented programs for the generation of competitive advantages and long-term value. The general surgeon and surgical oncologist of Far North Surgery & Surgical Oncology, Dr. Madhu Prasad has more than 30 years of experience in providing quality care to the residents of Anchorage. According to him, pr

Read on to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hyperthyroidism.

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A new endoscopic technique is developed to remove the endocrine glands. This technique allows surgeons to access and remove the thyroid and parathyroid glands via small incisions on the inside of the mouth. It provides successful results and leaves no visible scars on the neck.

#ScarringMethod NewSurgicalTechnique

If you experience acid reflux symptoms more than twice a week, you may have acid reflux disease called gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Acid reflux causes burning pain in the lower chest area. It happens when the stomach’s contents flow back into the food pipe.

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GERD is a digestive disorder, which affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The symptoms of GERD can be mostly managed with lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter medications.

Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when your LES is weak and allows your stomach’s contents to flow back into your esophagus.

#General Surgeon Anchorage AK #gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms

GERD is a digestive disorder, which affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The symptoms of GERD can be mostly managed with lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter medications.

GERD is a digestive disorder, which affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The symptoms of GERD can be mostly managed with lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter medications. However, some patients require surgery to ease their symptoms.

#General Surgeon Anchorage AK #complications of long term GERD #gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms #gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment

Thyroid Nodules: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

A thyroid nodule is a solid or fluid-filled small lump that develops in your thyroid gland. Thyroid nodules are not dangerous. Read more.

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Robotic-assisted surgery is an advanced form of laparoscopic surgery. It allows a surgeon to perform any complex surgical procedure with more accuracy, control, and flexibility than conventional surgical procedures.

Surgeons use computer-controlled and self-powered robots to assist them during the surgery,especially in the manipulation and positioning of surgical instruments.

#laparoscopic surgery #Robotic Assisted Surgery

Upper and middle back pain occur between the base of your neck and the bottom of your rib cage. It can range from aching and stiffness to a sharp or burning sensation .

Here are the factors that contribute to upper and middle back pain, including:

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A gastric balloon is a non-invasive, short-term weight loss approach, which creates a feeling of fullness even after a small meal.

A gastric balloon is a non-invasive, short-term weight loss approach, which creates a feeling of fullness even after a small meal. The procedure reduces your hunger and urges to overeat, which makes it successful at losing weight. Read more.

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Far North Surgery is one of the trusted Alaska cancer treatment centers providing general surgery with a special focus on surgical oncology and endocrine surgery. Read more.

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Gastric sleeve surgery is performed to help you with weight loss. The surgery reduces the size of your stomach, which limits the amount of food you can eat.

During the gastric sleeve surgery, your surgeon will remove a large portion of your stomach and use a stapling device to create a small stomach “sleeve”.

#gastric sleeve complications #gastric sleeve procedure #Gastric sleeve surgery

It is a surgery to remove the portion of the liver affected with the tumors. When removing a tumor, your surgeon will also need to remove a small amount of healthy tissue.

The liver is located on the right side of the body below the ribs. It is important for storing and filtering blood, making bile to ease digestion, changing sugar into an energy form, and more.

#LiverSurgery

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