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Hernias occur when an organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weak spot or tear in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. If left untreated, they can cause discomfort and complications. With prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, we can help you manage hernias or repair them surgically.  While hernias can...

Facing surgery is filled with uncertainty and questions about what to expect. Whether a minor procedure or a significant operation, preparation is crucial in ensuring a successful outcome and a smooth recovery.  At Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, located in Jackson, Mississippi, our team understands you want to be informed so...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

Your gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ tucked just beneath the liver. It plays an important role in digestion, storing, and releasing bile to digest fatty foods.  Living without this organ may sound impossible, but about 1.2 million people have their gallbladder removed each year and go on to live perfectly...

Robotic surgery has been available in operating rooms since the 1990s. However, it has increased in use in the last 15 years. This groundbreaking surgical technique combines innovation and precision to revolutionize your care. Robotic surgery doesn’t involve an independent robot performing your procedure. Instead, your surgeon is in control...

Pilonidal cysts are common, affecting about 5% of the population at some point. Mild cases can resolve on their own, but if yours is bothersome, recurring, or inflamed, it may be time to seek care.  At Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, located in Jackson, Mississippi, our specialists evaluate and treat pilonidal...

Hernias are a common and often debilitating condition. Fortunately, surgical repair offers relief and a chance for a better quality of life. In fact, more than one million hernia repair surgeries are conducted each year.  If you’re scheduled for surgery or recently had hernia surgery, it’s understandable for you to...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment. At Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, located in Jackson, Mississippi, we are committed to supporting individuals on their journey to defeat breast cancer. An important aspect of treatment...

Each year about 240,000 women receive a breast cancer diagnosis in the United States. Breast health is clearly a topic essential for women of all ages. Yet, many aspects of it remain shrouded in mystery and misconceptions.  While your mother likely shared valuable wisdom about various aspects of life, there...

Cysts can occur just about anywhere in your body. These pockets of fluid, blood, or tissue can be cosmetically bothersome and cause discomfort. They are also concerning because they’re not supposed to be there. There are many types of cysts. A common form, known as a sebaceous cyst, often goes unnoticed...

Heartburn, or acid reflux, causes an uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest, especially after eating a rich meal. 20% of people in the United States have chronic acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Acid reflux results when the esophageal valve fails. The valve keeps stomach acid where it’s supposed to be —...

How you treat your incision and rehabilitate from surgery encourages swift healing. What you put in your body is also essential. At Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, in Jackson, Mississippi, we recommend paying attention to your diet as you recover from your procedure. Eating foods with high-quality nutrients helps you regain...

Pilonidal cysts usually develop near the tailbone, at the top of the crease of your buttocks. They’re common, with more than 70,000 cases occurring in the United States every year.  At Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, we usually see pilonidal cysts in people who sit for long periods — like truck drivers or office workers....

The average person has a 5% chance of developing colon cancer in their lifetime. This cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, excluding skin cancers.  Your colon is part of your digestive tract. You may know it as the large intestine, the organ responsible for...

A hernia happens when an organ bulges through a weak spot in a supporting muscle. Genetics, weight challenges, chronic coughing, pregnancy, lifting heavy objects, and even smoking can increase your risk of developing a hernia.  Hernias occur in different parts of the body. No matter where you have one, the...

When you hear someone is having breast surgery, augmentation or lifts likely come to your mind. Augmentation is a cosmetic procedure to increase cup size and shape of the breasts. A breast lift raises sagging breasts to a higher elevation.  These surgeries can significantly improve a woman’s confidence in her...

About 42% of the United States population qualifies as obese, but that doesn’t mean all of them get bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Only about 1% of people who are actually eligible for the surgery get it.  To qualify for bariatric surgery, you generally must have a body mass index (BMI) of...

Your gallbladder is a small organ that stores some of the bile made by your liver. Bile helps break down food in the small intestine.  Your body transports bile through small ducts that can become infected or blocked, causing gallbladder disease. When your gallbladder is inflamed, it affects other organs,...

Each year, more than 266,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Most of these patients are women who may require a mastectomy as treatment. A hidden scar mastectomy is an advanced surgical option to remove breast cancer or to prevent breast cancer’s development. The technique is just as effective as...

People of any age or gender can develop a hiatal hernia, a condition in which the top of your stomach bulges through an opening in your diaphragm.  Small hernias are usually asymptomatic, but a large hernia allows food and acid to back up your esophagus, causing heartburn and other uncomfortable...

Your gut is essential to your overall health and affects your immune system, nutrition, and well-being.  So you should think about promoting good gut health – but what does that mean? Our team here at Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, located in Jackson, Mississippi, offers the following expert advice when it comes to promoting...

The pain, itching, and rectal bleeding associated with hemorrhoids are not anything anyone wants to endure. The good news is that these swollen veins inside the rectum or outside the anus often resolve on their own within a few days.  For some people, however, hemorrhoids become a chronic or recurrent...

Pilonidal cysts are common, with more than 70,000 cases reported every year in the United States. These abnormal pockets in the skin usually develop near your tailbone, at the top of your buttocks. The pilonidal cysts are vulnerable to infection, causing a painful abscess. Our team here at Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, can drain the...

The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that stores the bile made by your liver. Bile aids in digestion, especially fatty foods. Gallstones form in the gallbladder when the stored bile crystallizes. Usually, these stones are small and asymptomatic. Gallstones affect about 10-15% of people in the United States, but not...

Keeping your breasts healthy means you are more likely to avoid developing worrisome lumps, mastitis, cysts, and breast pain. You have a significant role to play in your personal breast health.  Here are some unexpected tips from Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, in Jackson, Mississippi, to help you maintain optimal breast...

If you’re among the 1 in 20 Americans with hemorrhoids, take note. At-home interventions can help you find relief from these painful, itchy, and swollen veins in your rectum and anus.  Here are some tips for managing hemorrhoids offered by the team of surgeons at Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC in...

Your gallbladder rests just between the liver and pancreas. Its job is to store bile that, when released into the intestines, helps digest fats. The bile is made up of cholesterol, bile salts, and water. These substances can sometimes pack together and form gallstones, which can be as small as...

Gallbladder disease affects more than 25 million people in the United States. Gallbladder disease includes gallstones, cholecystitis (severe inflammation), and gallbladder cancer. Problems with the gallbladder usually strike after age 40, but they can really happen to anyone. Here are five signs of gallbladder disease that the surgical team at...

You get a clinical breast exam at your yearly well-woman exam, but that isn’t enough. In fact, you should perform regular monthly self-exams to feel for lumps or irregularities that could indicate cancer or another abnormality.  Early detection of disease means early treatment. Early treatment saves lives and can help...

Bariatric surgery includes gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgeries — procedures that alter your digestive system to help you lose weight. Specifically, bariatric surgery reduces your stomach’s size or allows food to bypass part of your stomach to help you feel full after eating fewer calories. As a result, you...

Robotic surgery technology is here and now provided by the skilled team at Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, located in Jackson, Mississippi. Rest assured, during robotic procedures, our surgeon is in the operating room and in control the entire time. The robotic console just enhances the surgical skills of our team...

Breast cancer remains one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in women in the United States, second only to skin cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there is reason to celebrate because survival rates continue to increase, and deaths have steadily declined thanks to early detection, advances in...

Hernias affect about 10% of adults at some point in their life. The most common locations for hernias are in the abdomen or groin, where an organ easily pushes through a weak spot in the nearby muscle or tissue. Men are far more likely than women to develop a hernia. ...

You probably don’t think much about your appendix. But, this small organ that extends from your large intestine can become infected and potentially burst — a very serious complication.  An appendectomy is necessary if your appendix becomes swollen or infected. You don’t want it leaking bacteria into your entire belly....

Some breast surgeries are performed as elective procedures. For example, you can choose to undergo surgery to achieve a larger cup size or lift breasts that sag due to gravity, breastfeeding, or weight loss.  These aren’t the only reasons a woman might need breast surgery, however. At Lakeland Surgical Clinic,...

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States, and more than 145,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Colorectal screening is one of the most effective ways to detect cancer at its earliest stages when the chances of successful treatment are higher. That means colonoscopies are...

Large bowel resection, or surgery to remove all or part of your colon, is performed to treat serious colon disease that threatens your overall health. The surgery is often done in response to colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or diverticulitis.  At Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, our team recommends removing your...

As many as 25 million Americans have gallbladder disease. Each year, almost a million of these people need this organ to be removed as a result.  Your gallbladder is likely a bit of a mystery to you. This small, pear-shaped organ that rests just beneath your liver releases bile, a...

When a small part of your stomach bulges through your diaphragm, it’s known as a hiatal hernia. Small hiatal hernias don’t usually cause problems. You might not even know you have one unless your doctor is looking for another condition. But a large hiatal hernia can be a major cause...

Though many patients seek bariatric surgery for the primary purpose of losing excess weight, the procedure has other benefits. As the weight comes off after weight-loss surgery, people also see significant improvements in a variety of chronic medical conditions. Here at Lakeland Surgical Clinic, our bariatric surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Adkins,...