Surgical Procedure: Bowel Diversion | Dr. Elijah Mobley Glendora

Surgical Procedure: Bowel Diversion

There are five types of bowel diversion surgeries that your general surgeon will discuss concerning your options and which of the following five surgeries is right for you: colostomy, ileostomy, continent ileostomy, and ileoanal reservoir. The purpose of bowel diversion surgery is to let the fecal matter exit the body after the intestines have been…

Surgical Procedure: Hernia Repair | Dr. Elijah Mobley Glendora

Surgical Procedure: Hernia Repair

There are two types of hernias: the ventral hernia in the abdomen and the inguinal hernia in the groin area. General surgeon Dr. Elijah Mobley will discuss your options with you and depending upon the severity of the hernia, location of the hernia, and your medical history, he will recommend one of the two types…

Preparing for Gall Bladder Removal

Preparing for Gall Bladder Removal

Dr. Elijah Mobley, a general surgeon in Los Angeles County, performs laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, which is a less invasive procedure than open gallbladder surgery. Instead of removing your gallbladder using a large incision of five to six inches long, this procedure allows for the use of two or three small incisions of one to two…

Treatment Options for Urinary Incontinence

Treatment Options for Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence does not discriminate; it affects women and men, the young and the elderly. Although, women are affected more than men, due to childbirth. Pregnant women or women who have given birth may experience stress incontinence – when you sneeze, laugh or cough some urine may leak out. Stress incontinence is the result of…