This website is designed as a repository of simple, clear, reliable information for patients about the most common general surgery procedures. It is not intended to replace the advice or instruction of your personal physician or surgeon.
All written and animated content is produced and edited by Jeremy Linson, M.D. Some images are taken from publicly available sources for reference. The risks of surgery listed on this website are the author’s opinion informed by the scientific literature, training and personal experience. We do not direct visitors to any other location, other than recommendations to see your surgeon. Nor do we collect any email address or other personal information from the visitor.
Jeremy Linson, M.D. is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive robot-assisted procedures. He currently practices at a community hospital in Pennsylvania. He attended medical school at Ben Gurion University in Israel through a collaborative program with Columbia University in New York City. He trained in General Surgery at the University of Florida, Jacksonville.