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Dr. Melissa Lynn Korb, MD is a general surgeon in Webster, TX specializing in general surgery and thoracic surgery. She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Melissa Lynn Korb, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Texas Oncology and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast.
501 W. Medical Center Boulevard
Webster, TX 77598
7500 Fannin Suite 100 A
Houston, TX 77054
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.
In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:
For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).
Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.
During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.
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. Melissa Lynn Korb, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the General Surgery Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2010)
Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2017)
Board Certification: General Surgery Thoracic Surgery
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melissa Lynn Korb, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$10,818
Da Vinci Surgical System $10,818 |
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$810
AlloDerm $810 |
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$33
LYNPARZA $33 |
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$29
VISTASEAL $29 |
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$28
Enhertu $28 |
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Dr. Melissa Korb is a specialist in general surgery and thoracic surgery. She attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. Dr. Korb's clinical interests include esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), lung cancer, and bronchoscopy. She is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare and Texas Oncology.
