CMIRS Blog

Medical technology is constantly evolving with the goal of improving patient outcomes and bettering health. And when it comes to surgical procedures, a significant innovation in recent years is robotic surgery. This groundbreaking technology allows [...]

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a common digestive disorder that occurs when stomach acid flows up into your esophagus. It’s characterized by heartburn and acid reflux, but symptoms go beyond occasional discomfort. Many people [...]

Hernias form when internal organs and tissue push through a weak spot in your muscle wall. But what causes the weak spot to form in the first place? And what should you do about it? [...]

Your body has the innate ability to heal itself. But sometimes, significant burns or chronic wounds like diabetic ulcers don’t heal properly or heal slower than they should. Slow-healing wounds don’t respond to your immune [...]

Your gallbladder is a little pear-shaped organ that sits under your liver. It aids in your digestive process by storing and releasing bile — a digestive fluid produced by the liver. It’s an important organ, [...]

Your ab muscles (rectus abdominis) are two long and flat bands that run side by side from the middle of your chest down to your pubic bone. Connective tissue holds them close together, but extreme [...]

A colonoscopy examines your large intestine, including your rectum and colon. It’s a routine procedure, but if you’re stressed at the thought of your upcoming appointment, you’re not alone. At the Center for Minimally Invasive [...]

The human body has about 78 organs. Five of them — your brain, heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys — are essential for survival. The remaining organs all work together to help keep you alive, but [...]

Your abdominal wall is a thick and strong band of muscle and connective tissues. It wraps your torso and keeps your organs in place, but sometimes, weak points develop in the wall — and those [...]

With over 10 million surgeries performed, the da Vinci® system is the most widely-used robotic surgery technology in the world. It’s precision-engineered to assist surgeons with procedures ranging from hernia repair to hysterectomy. Rachel Alt, MD, Brian Prebil, DO, Jarvis Walters, [...]