Dr Atallah is leading the way in advanced #colorectalsurgery. Today he performed the first robotic endo-luminal operation, successfully removing a precancerous growth from the intestinal tract. It’s the first time such a system has been used in N. America (FDA-approved trial)
“Here robotic technology has the advantage, due to miniaturization, of offering a real surgical environment otherwise inaccessible”
@albertoarezzo Brilliant Editorial
Nudging in the right direction, but @OrangeCoFL hospitals remain crippled by #COVID19 admits
Today ➡️
Told a Pt who’s been waiting 3 months for major surgery, he has to continue to wait
Told another Pt with cancer she couldn’t have curative surgery, Bc no room in hospital
Additionally ...
@DohOrange says anything over 100 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people is considered "high" community spread by the CDC.
Orange County currently has 555 per 100,000.
A 7-day rolling positivity over 10% is considered high. Orange County is currently at 19%. @WFTV
thank you for having me on @FloridaRoundup — as the pandemic surges, and we continue to battle this deadly virus, please remember that YOU can help us tremendously by:
✅ Getting Vaccinated
✅ Wearing a Mask
We need your help ❗️
#CovidIsNotOver#COVID19
Orlando-area surgeon is calling for a field hospital in the @citybeautiful. He says all the Central FL hospitals he’s working in are overwhelmed by COVID-19 right now. His plea to the community, Governor, and POTUS on @WFTV at 6.