UF Health Surgeon Michael Latzko: What to Expect After Laparoscopic Surgery

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.

Read also: https://michaellatzkousa.wixsite.com/michaellatzko/post/uf-health-surgeon-michael-latzko-what-is-achalasia-and-how-is-it-treated

What to Expect Following Surgery

·         Patients who have recently undergone laparoscopic surgery should expect to:

·         Engage only in light activity at home, and to avoid heavy lifting for a specified period of time.

·         Adhere to any/all diet modifications/restrictions recommended by the physician—which typically involve beginning with liquids and moving gradually into solid foods.

·         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).

·         Follow up with their physician if necessary.

Dr. Latzko is a patient-focused physician who takes care to deliver the treatments that work best for each patient’s unique health and situation.