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Effect of Lidocaine on Breast Cancer

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

2] Additionally, surgical operations have been shown to decrease natural killer cell function and T cell response for one to four weeks after surgery. Several retrospective studies have suggested regional anesthesia may have a positive effect on cancer relapse and recurrence. BMC Cancer, vol. 1, June 2018, p.

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Setting a 12-Operating Room HOPD Up for Success

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

If you were consolidating five disparate sites of care into a new 12-OR surgery center, what would you do to set it up for success? Luke’s wanted the surgery center to run with the operational mentality of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Through their work, they helped St. Crucially, Sullivan helped the St.

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What Does a General Surgeon Do?

Radius Anesthesia

A general surgeon is a highly trained medical professional specializing in surgeries that address a wide range of diseases and injuries across the body. After completing a bachelors degree and medical school, prospective surgeons undergo a rigorous residency program in general surgery, typically lasting five to seven years.