Dr. Scott Kevin Sherman, MD is a general surgeon in Iowa City, IA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Scott Kevin Sherman, MD is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)
Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:
Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:
Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.
The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Kevin Sherman, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Kevin Sherman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Iowa City, IA were hospital care and inpatient care.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott Kevin Sherman, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
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Dr. Scott Kevin Sherman, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2010. He is certified by the Complex General Surgical Oncology, American Board of Surgery General Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2010)
Board Certification: Complex General Surgical Oncology, American Board of Surgery General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Scott Kevin Sherman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 313 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott Kevin Sherman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.
Dr. Scott Sherman is a medical specialist in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Clinical interests for Dr. Sherman include cancer surgery, peritoneal cancer, and pancreatectomy (pancreas removal). He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He studied medicine at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Sherman is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.
