Dr. Elizabeth M. Gorman, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY specializing in general surgery and general practice. She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Elizabeth M. Gorman, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, General Surgery - Upper East Side and WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL.
520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10021
41 Elizabeth Street Suite 507
New York, NY 10013
Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.
Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.
Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.
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.
Small Bowel Resection
Small bowel resection is a surgical procedure performed to remove all or part of the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food and passes waste to the large bowel. Tumors or conditions such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease can cause injury to the intestine or lead to blockage. To allow the small intestine to function normally, surgery to remove part of the intestine may be necessary.
Small bowel resection can be done through either a laparoscopic or open approach. If someone is having a laparoscopic small bowel resection, their surgeon will make multiple small incisions on the abdomen and insert a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. If they are having an open small bowel resection, a large cut is made on the abdomen to expose the intestine. A laparoscopic small bowel resection is associated with less pain and requires a shorter recovery period, but depending on the condition, patients may have to undergo an open procedure.
After making the necessary incisions, the surgeon will remove the targeted portion of the intestine and then perform an anastomosis. Depending on the amount of intestine left, an anastomosis may involve the surgeon either joining together the ends of the intestine or creating a stoma which is an opening in the abdomen. In this procedure, called an ileostomy, the end of the small intestine (ileum) is attached to the opening in the abdominal wall. A drainage pouch will be attached to the skin to collect waste.
Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the intestine will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the intestines to heal following surgery.
Small bowel resection is typically completed in one to four hours. After the operation, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and it may take some time before they can return to their normal diet.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth M. Gorman, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth M. Gorman, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Elizabeth M. Gorman, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2014. She is certified by the Surgery Surgical Critical Care and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2014)
Board Certification: Surgery Surgical Critical Care
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Elizabeth M. Gorman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: GHI, VNSNY CHOICE, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Oxford Health Plans, Aetna - NYP, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, United Healthcare, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare and Oxford Health Plans.
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Dr. Elizabeth Gorman is a New York, NY physician who specializes in general practice, general surgery, and trauma surgery. She attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Gorman is professionally affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. She has a closed panel according to Yext.
