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How Colorectal Cancer Is Diagnosed and What to Know About Your Treatment Options

Colorectal cancer takes the spotlight in March because it’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. The surgical specialists at Candela and Schreier Medical Corporation offer effective treatment for colorectal cancer year-round but are happy to participate in this nationwide effort to inform their Southern California communities about the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer. How is colorectal

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Understanding the Major Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Surgery is often considered a last resort for medical treatment because going under the knife often poses additional risks. However, in some cases, a surgical procedure is the best way to resolve a health issue. At Candela and Schreier Medical Corporation in Thousand Oaks, California, the surgeons study and invest in advanced technology to ensure

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What to Expect Before, During, and After Having Your Gallbladder Removed Via Laparoscopic Surgery

Of course, people would prefer to prevent a health issue before it starts, but those who suffer from gallstones don’t have that opportunity. There’s not yet any way to prevent gallstones, and why they form in some people and not others isn’t fully understood. Cholecystectomy, the surgical procedure to remove your gallbladder, is one of

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Why Robot-Assisted Surgery is a Game-Changer for Patients With Colon Cancer or Diverticulosis

Advances in surgical robotics are changing procedures for the better for many patients. The precision possible with robot-assisted surgery minimizes the impact on your body, promoting shorter recovery times and more effective treatment. Contemporary robotic equipment translates the instructions of your surgeon, Dr. Candela or Dr. Schreier, to microscopically pinpoint surgical attention on target tissue,

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West Hills Hospital Doctor Performs New, Less Invasive Surgery For Gallbladder Removal

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center’s own David Schreier, MD, FACS, is performing specialized surgery for gallbladder removal that is less invasive than current emerging technology utilizing robotic technology. The surgery is a single‐site laparoscopic procedure, one that Dr. Schreier and his partner, Frank Candela, MD, FACS, have now performed on over 35 cases since

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