I recently attended the Women in da Vinci Surgery Symposium in June of this year. At the conference, we discussed the importance of women empowering other women especially during times of change and transition. Of particular interest was recognizing when a job no longer brings you joy or aligns with your principles. When that happens, […]
Continue readingMental health matters every day, not just during awareness days or months. There has been an increase in burnout in many careers, with medicine being one of them. It’s also the unfortunate truth that the suicide rate has gone up, especially since 2020, in many industries, including medicine. Taking care of your mental health is essential […]
Continue readingRobotic surgery offers a myriad of benefits for surgeons and patients. With ongoing advancements, patient care is continually improving and it’s also transforming the way surgeons operate. Surgeons nationwide are learning to embrace robotic surgery, ensuring more patients can benefit. In this blog, we’ll look at what robotic surgery is, its impact on patient outcomes, […]
Continue readingAre robots performing surgery? Not quite. So, what exactly is robotic surgery, and how are its benefits transforming the operating room? In this blog, we’ll explore the technology behind robotic surgery, highlight its benefits over traditional surgical methods, look at common misconceptions, and discuss its future role in medicine. Robotic surgery is transforming how surgeons […]
Continue readingMy dad has been on my mind as of late. My father, Dr. Thomas Geocaris, passed away on April 10, 2012, from pancreatic cancer. Even when I’m not consciously thinking about it, memories of him often come to me. He wasn’t just my dad but my role model, mentor, and partner. As my dad’s been […]
Continue readingAs a surgeon, I’m fully aware that in the operating room, I hold someone’s life in my hands. In the operating room, I always have to be at my best. Surgeons have what you call “Type A” personalities, which can come off as confident and even assertive. Still, these personality traits are necessary to do […]
Continue readingA patient’s complication recently led to an hour-long delay in my office schedule as they needed additional care and attention. Understandably, this upset some patients waiting and created a challenge for my team. Waiting for a doctor or surgeon can sometimes be a frustrating experience. As a surgeon, I realize that time spent in the waiting […]
Continue readingMany people are afraid of getting a colonoscopy. Perhaps it’s not the procedure but the dreaded “prep” beforehand. I know because I’ve been there, nervous and unsure of what to expect. Though I regularly perform colonoscopies, experiencing the procedure as a patient rather than a surgeon is a different experience. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. […]
Continue readingDoes the thought of having surgery make you nervous? Having surgery, regardless of the reason, can make most people anxious. Surgery is a significant event that comes with both risks and benefits. But what about elective surgery, and what exactly is elective surgery? In this blog, we’ll answer that question and discuss how three elective […]
Continue readingHeart disease in women is personal to me. Two years ago, at the age of 52, I experienced chest pain while in the operating room. Despite being healthy and exercising regularly, I neglected the symptoms for most of the day. I initially thought it was heartburn, but the symptoms got worse throughout the day. When […]
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