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Dr. Simran Kaur Randhawa, MD, MBBS is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Aurora, CO specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. This provider graduated from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Simran Kaur Randhawa, MD, MBBS is affiliated with University of Colorado Health (UCHealth), UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Thoracic Surgery - Anschutz Medical Campus.
12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
1665 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)
The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.
Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.
Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.
Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.
Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.
Lung Transplant
Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.
Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.
During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.
Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Simran Kaur Randhawa, MD, MBBS graduated from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital in 2013. This provider completed residency at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network. This provider has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (2013)
Residency: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network (2019)
Licensed In: Michigan
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Simran Kaur Randhawa, MD, MBBS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$3,842
Da Vinci Surgical System $3,842 |
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Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
$837
ECHELON FLEX Stapler $837 |
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Ethicon US, LLC |
$268
Endoscopy: Endocutters $117 |
ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $64 |
ECHELON FLEX Stapler $56 |
ENSEAL Product Family $18 |
MONOCRYL $14 |
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Baxter Healthcare |
$264
Surgical Care - Tisseel $143 |
TACHOSIL $112 |
Surgical Care - Floseal $10 |
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$158
EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $158 |
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Other |
$768
SonicBeat $146 |
Endurant $144 |
PHASIX $137 |
ELUVIA $112 |
SternaLock Blu $112 |
Other $117 |
Education | $3,000 |
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Food and Beverage | $1,735 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,401 |
Dr. Simran Randhawa's medical specialty is cardiothoracic surgery. These areas are among Dr. Randhawa's clinical interests: lung transplant, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), and lung cancer. Dr. Randhawa attended Dayanand Medical College & Hospital for medical school and subsequently trained at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network for residency. Dr. Randhawa (or staff) speaks the following languages: Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. Dr. Randhawa is professionally affiliated with the University of Colorado Health (UCHealth).