MICHELLE WILKENS HELMS M.D.
NPI 1346553468
Specialist in Northampton, MA

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

This procedure, known as endoscopic gallbladder removal, involves a surgeon using a special tool called an endoscope to remove your gallbladder through small incisions. It's typically done to treat gallstones and related complications. It's a less invasive method, often leading to quicker recovery.

A biopsy or removal of deep underarm lymph nodes is a procedure where a small sample of lymph node tissue is taken for testing. This helps in diagnosing or ruling out conditions like infections or cancers. It involves a small incision and is typically done under local or general anesthesia.

A partial removal of the breast, also known as a lumpectomy, involves taking out a portion of the breast tissue to eliminate concerning cells. It's typically performed when the problem area is limited in size. This procedure helps to preserve most of the breast's appearance while aiming to remove all the unhealthy cells.

Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery involves taking detailed pictures of your lymph nodes to help surgeons see and assess them in real-time. This procedure can aid in detecting disease, guiding treatment, and improving surgical precision.