Houston Colorectal Surgeon Provides Incisionless Technique to Remove Rectal Tumors
Dr. Eric Haas Now Performs Transanal Endoscopic Video-Assisted (TEVA) Excision -- a Minimally-Invasive Technique for Rectal Tumor Removal Designed to Reduce Recovery Time and Minimize Postoperative Complications
(firmenpresse) - HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwired) -- 05/02/13 -- Dr. Eric Haas and his team at Colorectal Surgical Associates are now offering patients an incisionless and minimally-invasive procedure to remove tumors from the rectum. An , this advanced technique for tumor removal is called Transanal Endoscopic Video-Assisted (TEVA) Excision and has been proven to shorten recovery time and reduce the chance of postoperative complications.
In a blog post entitled, "," the Houston colorectal surgeon notes that "Quality of Life" is always a major focus when talking about the results of colorectal surgery. He says colorectal surgery has been progressing toward less invasive procedures while maintaining curative results. Additionally, he adds that .
The TEVA procedure provides surgeons with an alternative to surgically removing the rectum. While he says the surgical removal of the rectum is a major procedure in which patients undergo a slow recovery, a lengthy hospital stay, and risks of major complications, Dr. Haas highlights that .
According to the Houston colorectal surgeon, the most important aspect of the TEVA technique is that . TEVA is also incision-less, so the risk of developing a scar or a hernia are completely eliminated, says Dr. Haas. He adds that for most patients, there are often .
Ultimately, Dr. Haas says . TEVA currently represents one of the more recent advances in the management of rectal tumors, and Dr. Haas, along with fellow surgeons Drs. Bartley Pickron and Ali Mahmood at Colorectal Surgical Associates, say they are proud to be one of the first practices to provide patients with one of most advanced and effective techniques the field has to offer.
earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is a board-certified colorectal surgeon and the founder and president of Colorectal Surgical Associates. As a recognized leader in laparoscopic and minimally-invasive colorectal surgery, Dr. Haas serves as Program Director for the Minimally Invasive Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Additionally, he and his staff also specialize in and treat a number of pelvic conditions including pelvic floor disorder, urinary incontinence, and chronic pelvic pain among others. .
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