Dr. Jacob Kurowski, a pediatric gastroenterologist for Cleveland Clinic Children’s, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss juvenile polyposis syndrome (JPS), a genetic disorder causing polyps in the digestive tract. Explore the symptoms, diagnosis and current treatment options for JPS and learn why ongoing monitoring (from childhood through adulthood) is crucial to keeping this condition under control.
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Top Bariatric Surgery Questions
Is metabolic and bariatric surgery right for you? On this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic general surgeon, Dr. Rickesha Wilson, discusses current surgical options for health and weight improvement. Listen in to learn what to expect before, during and after these weightless procedures.
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J-Pouch and redo J-Pouch Surgery
Join Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon Dr. Olga Lavryk, MD, as she discusses J-Pouch and redo J-Pouch surgery. This reconstructive procedure allows normal bowel movements for patients who have had their whole colon removed due to serious disease. Join this episode of Butts & Guts to learn about the benefits, side effects and risks associated with J-Pouch and redo J-Pouch surgery.
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Preparing for a Colonoscopy
On this episode of Butts and Guts, Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Christine Lee breaks down everything you need to know about preparing for a colonoscopy. This important screening doesn't have to be intimidating. Dr. Lee walks you through the entire process with clear explanations and will put your mind at ease. Whether you're scheduled for your first colonoscopy or looking for ways to make your next one easier, this podcast provides compassionate, practical advice to help you navigate the preparation process with confidence.
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Pediatric Hepatoblastoma
Dr. Gloria Gonzalez, a renowned pediatric general surgeon and leader of the surgical oncology practice at Cleveland Clinic Children's, joins Butts & Guts to discuss pediatric hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer impacting around 500 children each year. Discover the origins of this disease, explore the latest treatment options, and hear about groundbreaking innovations that give hope and healthier futures to kids facing this diagnosis.
About Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast
A Cleveland Clinic podcast exploring your digestive and surgical health from end to end. You’ll learn how to have the best digestive health possible from your gall bladder to your liver and more from our host, Colorectal Surgeon and President of the Main Campus Submarket Scott Steele, MD.
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