Local colorectal surgeons with UBMD are participating in a clinical trial being done at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (MFSH) utilizing a device that revolutionizes colorectal cancer surgery treatment, recovery, and quality of life for patients. The device, Colorectal Balloon Tube, known as COLO-BT™ is a temporary intraluminal bypass device used following colorectal surgery. Developed by…
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Screening Saves Lives. Did you know heartburn can lead to concern? Are you at risk? Do you fit any of these categories? This Saturday, July 22, 2023, UBMD Surgery is hosting an esophageal and colorectal cancer community screening event at the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc. Moot Center. The onsight esophageal cancer screening event will take…
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Studio 2 Medical Edition sponsored by UBMD sat down with Dr. Joseph Mills to discuss anal cancer – who is at risk, symptoms, and prevention. Dr. Mills is a colorectal surgeon with UBMD Surgery. He is trained in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, and endoscopic procedures – specializing in colon, rectal, anal cancer,…
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Studio 2 Medical Edition sponsored by UBMD sat down with Dr. John Ortolani to discuss colorectal health. Dr. Ortolani joined the faculty at UBMD Surgery in 2017, specializing in Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Ortolani treats a variety of conditions from benign to malignant. This includes anal fissures, anal fistulas, and hemorrhoids to more complex conditions like…
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Studio 2 Medical Edition sponsored by UBMD sat down with Dr. John Ortolani to discuss Colorectal Awareness Month. Dr. Ortolani joined the faculty at UBMD Colorectal Surgery in 2017, he specializes in colon and rectal surgery. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer diagnosed and the second leading cause…
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UBMD Surgeons Dr. Gene Yang, General Surgeon; Chairman of the Department of Surgery Dr. Steven Schwaitzberg, General Surgeon; and Dr. Mark Falvo, Colorectal Surgeon, are visiting with surgical innovators in Korea. Together they are working on launching a clinical trial that will be conducted at the University of Buffalo to prevent the need for ileostomy…
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UBMD Surgery is WNY’s largest multispecialty surgical practice providing unparalleled care specific to your needs. From lifesaving emergent care to life-changing elective care. Emergency Care: Elective Care: With a commitment to cutting-edge scientific knowledge and research, our highly specialized team of surgeons provides innovative superior care and medical expertise right here at home, wherever, and…
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