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Dr. Edward Shlasko, MD, MBA is a pediatric general surgeon in New York, NY specializing in pediatric general surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Edward Shlasko, MD, MBA is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Mount Sinai Health System, Monmouth Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Colectomy (Colon Resection)
Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.
A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.
After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:
An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.
Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.
A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.
Hydrocele
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.
Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.
This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Dr. Edward Shlasko, MD, MBA graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Edward Shlasko, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Anthem, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, 32BJ Health Fund, Medicare - NJ and AETNA - Commercial.
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Dr. Edward Shlasko practices pediatric surgery, general surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Shlasko's areas of expertise include the following: colectomy (colon resection), crohn's disease, and soft tissue sarcoma. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. His training includes a residency program at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He has received professional recognition including the following: New York Super Doctors; Best Doctors in New York; and New York Magazine/Castle Connolly. Dr. Shlasko is professionally affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.
