UF Health Surgeon Michael Latzko offers patients the short- and
long-term benefits of laparoscopic surgery—minimally-invasive procedures Dr.
Latzko and his team utilize to treat conditions of the stomach, esophagus,
colon, pancreas, bile ducts and more.
But while Dr. Michael Latzko offers this procedure as a safe and
effective alternative to traditional surgery, he also understands the special
care patients should take following such treatment—particularly when it comes
to adhering to the physician’s post-surgery recommendations.
What to Expect Following Surgery
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Patients who have recently undergone
laparoscopic surgery should expect to:
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Engage only in light activity at home, and to
avoid heavy lifting for a specified period of time.
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Adhere to any/all diet
modifications/restrictions recommended by the physician—which typically involve
beginning with liquids and moving gradually into solid foods.
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Return to normal activities—such as driving,
showering, lifting, working, walking upstairs, etc.—after a short period of
time (though this time period varies depending on the procedure performed).
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Follow up with their physician if necessary.
