Dr. Vladimir Bogomilov Donchev, MD is a general surgeon in Margate, FL specializing in general surgery. Dr. Vladimir Bogomilov Donchev, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, ADVANCED GENERAL SURGERY PA and HCA Florida Northwest Hospital.
5651 Nw 29th Street
Margate, FL 33063
7421 N University Drive Suite 107
Tamarac, FL 33321
Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)
Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.
Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.
Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir Bogomilov Donchev, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vladimir Bogomilov Donchev, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir Bogomilov Donchev, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vladimir Bogomilov Donchev, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
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He completed residency at Harlem Hospital Center. He has a state license in Iowa.
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center (2013)
Licensed In: Iowa
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vladimir Bogomilov Donchev, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$16,882
Da Vinci Surgical System $12,882 |
DAVINCI XI $4,000 |
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$927
AQUAMANTYS $927 |
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$411
OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $411 |
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$119
Magtrace $119 |
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$67
ThunderBeat $67 |
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$339
Aeon Endostapler & Echelon Flex Powered Stapler $61 |
PHASIX $52 |
GATTEX $46 |
SURGICEL NU-KNIT $29 |
Fortiva Porcine Dermis $27 |
Other $124 |
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Dr. Vladimir Donchev is a medical specialist in general surgery. Dr. Donchev's areas of expertise include the following: hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), surgical repair, and adrenal cancer. He trained at Harlem Hospital Center for his residency. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.
