Dr. Rami Saed Al-Aref, MD is an anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in anesthesiology, surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). This provider graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Rami Saed Al-Aref, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville, Alton Memorial Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Parkland Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Christian Hospital.
1 Barnes - Jewish Hospital Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63110
11133 Dunn Road
Saint Louis, MO 63136
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.
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rami Saed Al-Aref, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rami Saed Al-Aref, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Rami Saed Al-Aref, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2016. This provider has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (2016)
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rami Saed Al-Aref, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,423
AdvantageRib $1,224 |
RIBFIX BLU ADVANTAGE $199 |
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$1,010
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,010 |
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Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $154 |
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Phasix Mesh $149 |
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Restrata Wound Matrix $58 |
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Dr. Rami Al-Aref is a medical specialist in anesthesiology, surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Al-Aref's areas of expertise include the following: ventral hernia, surgical repair, and intensive care. Dr. Al-Aref studied medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Al-Aref's professional affiliations include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Christian Hospital, and Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
