News
Jan, 31 2012 - Dr. Ponce de Leon Performs New Hemorrhoid SurgeryDr. Guillermo Ponce de Leon is now offering new THD (Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization). THD is a minimally-invasive, non-excisional procedure for the surgical repair of internal hemorrhoids.
THD uses a doppler to locate the terminating branches of the hemorrhoidal arteries. Once the artery is located the surgeon uses an absorbable suture to ligate or “tie-off” the arterial blood flow. The venous “out flow” remains to “shrink” the cushion. This is done without excision of tissue. If necessary the surgeon will perform a hemorrhoidopexy to repair the prolapse. Again, this is done with suture and no excision of tissue. This repair restores and “lifts” the tissue back to its anatomical position.
The entire procedure is performed above the dentate line so that there is minimal discomfort. The procedure takes about 20 minutes and is offered as an out-patient surgery.
Read more at our New Technologies page.
Dec, 14 2011 - Buckminster Farrow, MD named Physician of the Year
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital named Dr. Buckminster Farrow Physician of the Year 2011 on December 14th. The announcement was made in a surprise (to Dr. Farrow at least!) celebration that included hospital physicians and staff. Congratulations Dr. Farrow!
Nov, 1 2011 - Dr. Rick Ngo elected Parlimentarian for VAMA
Rick Ngo, MD was recently elected Parlimentarian of the Vietnamese American Medical Association of Greater Houston.
Oct, 1 2011 - Dr. Rick Ngo appointed Chair of Leadership Council for ACS
The Gulf Coast Region of the American Cancer Society appointed Dr. Rick Ngo as the Chair of their Leadership Council.
Aug, 1 2011 - Dr. Ngo article published in Breakthoughs in Health newsletter
The August issue of Breakthroughs in Heatlh - Memorial City features an article written by Dr. Ngo about hernias. Ngo_Breakthroughs_Article_0811.pdf
Apr, 27 2011 - Drs. Dempsey and Lee attend ASBS Annual Meeting
Dr. Kelly s. Dempsey and Dr. Liz Lee attend the Annual Meeting hosted by The American Society of Breast Surgeons. April 27-May 1 2011
Apr, 11 2011 - Dr. Wood appears on Great Day Houston to discuss incisionless heartburn surgery
Dr. Wood Appears on Great Day Houston with Deborah Duncan to discuss incision-less heartburn surgery.
Mar, 20 2011 - Dr. Wood visits For Your Health with Terri and Wayne radio program
Dr. Wood discusses incision-less heartburn surgery on For Your Health with Terri and Wayne radio program on AM 650.
Nov, 2 2010 - Dr. Ngo discusses health issues with Dr. David Mobley
Dr. Ngo discusses health issues with Dr. David Mobley on the Houston Health Hour KSEV
