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16th Jun, 2023
Pelvic floor disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Urinary retention, or the inability to fully empty the bladder, is one of them. Unfortunately, traditional methods of treatment don't resolve the issue or its symptoms. But sacral neuromodulation, or SNM, is showing tremendous success. Here's what makes SNM a revolutionary approach to the treatment of pelvic… Read more »
9th Jun, 2023
Urge incontinence, which is characterized by an uncontrollable and sudden urge to urinate, is a distressing condition that significantly impacts quality of life for millions of people around the world. Traditional treatment options for urge incontinence, which includes medications and behavioral therapies, may not deliver the results people hope for. But there is an alternative, and it's proving to offer the type of long-term relief… Read more »
26th May, 2023
Most of us are familiar with the concept of a pacemaker for a faulty heart rhythm. But how does the same technology work in the treatment of incontinence? How, specifically, does sacral neuromodulation stop bowel and bladder leakage? Understanding the Role of the Pacemaker If we think of the heart as a complex muscle and nerve system, we know that sometimes that system goes awry.… Read more »
19th May, 2023
The most successful bariatric patients tend to be those who see weight-loss surgery as a tool, not a quick fix. If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, it’s important to be prepared for specific lifestyle changes to help ensure long-term success and minimize the risk of weight regain and its associated health problems. Here’s what the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) recommends. Lifestyle Changes… Read more »
12th May, 2023
Our own Dr. Sasse ran in the Boston Marathon this year! Here, he shares his thoughts on the rewarding experience. One of the amazing things about marathon racing is how much it makes one appreciate health. After about twenty miles on the road, a runner’s brain chemistry seems to conjure some positive emotions like gratitude over the good fortune and good health required simply to… Read more »
5th May, 2023
Here at Nevada Surgical, we perform procedures from metabolic surgeries to ncontinence treatments—the kinds of interventions that can described as life changing. That's one of the reasons we take patient feedback so personally. Here’s what recent patients share about their experience at Nevada Surgical. I'm Just So Grateful "I had the surgery done already, Dr. Sasse was super nice and it showed he felt empathy… Read more »
14th Apr, 2023
Dr. Kent Sasse co-authored a research paper accepted for publication in the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC). "Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Report of 6 Cases and Literature Review" is a report on six patients with MS-related incontinence and the treatment effects with sacral neuromodulation. From the Abstract "Urinary incontinence (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI) are challenging… Read more »
7th Apr, 2023
Ozempic is a newish medication that activates a hormone known as GLP-1 which causes weight loss and lower blood sugar. This medication and all of the me-too drugs that also activate that same hormone (made by different companies), have all proven more effective than prior weight loss drugs, and they have become very popular. So, is Ozempic a good idea for weight loss? How Ozempic… Read more »
31st Mar, 2023
When people think of treating or managing type 2 diabetes, medications are typically what come to mind. But the most effective treatment for type 2 diabetes isn't a drug or even diet and exercise—it's actually a surgery. So, what is metabolic surgery for diabetes? The Benefits of Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes Management Surgery as a method of managing diabetes may sound odd, particularly for… Read more »
24th Mar, 2023
People considering weight-loss surgery tend to have lots of questions, and one of them often relates to weight. How overweight do you need to be for weight loss surgery? Guidelines regarding weight-loss surgery continue to lower the body weight required to qualify, which means more people are eligible. Current BMI Guidelines for Weight Loss Surgery The newest guidelines generally talk about a body mass index (BMI)… Read more »