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  • Dr. DeGiovanni welcomes new grandchild
    December 2011
        Ava was born to Maria and Aaron Endres, and joins siblings Otis and Livie. 
  • Dr. Parins attends ACS meeting in San Francisco
    Oct. 2011
        The American College of Surgeons annual fall meeting is the largest meeting of surgeons, with about 10,000 surgeons in attendance.  Meetings include a wide subject matter intended to cover any new information or technologies, as well as cover the basics of general surgery.  Making things more interesting was the "Occupy" protest located block away, with many protests outside of the conference center.
  • Dr. Parins attends SLS meeting in Los Angeles
    Sept. 2011
        The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons is a surgical association that stresses minimally invasive techniques.  The annual meeting has an international draw, and this year the hottest topic was single site surgery.
  • Dr. Parins performs first single site surgery at SPMH
    Nov. 2010
        Once again, Surgical Associates of Sauk Prairie is a leader in implementing now technology in surgery.  The latest innovation introduced at SPMH is single site surgery.  This is a very advanced laparoscopic technique that allows the surgeon to place the camera and all instruments through a single incision (usually at the belly button).  Recently an appendectomy was performed with this technique.  The patient had the entire surgery performed through a small hole inside the belly button.  We plan to apply this technique to other laparoscopic procedures.
  • Dr. Parins attends ACS meeting in Washington DC
    Oct. 2010
      The American College of Surgeons fall meeting was held in Washington DC this year.  This is the largest surgical meeting of the year, and is attended by surgeons from all over the world.  There are educational conferences, workshops, vendors, and presentations on a wide variety of surgical subjects.
  • Dr. Parins passes recertification examination.
    Dec. 2009
        Being Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery is an important undertaking that reassures patients that their surgeon is competent and up to date.  This process involves not only proof of continued medical education, but also an examination process to become certified and periodical examinations testing the knowledge of a broad range of conditions treated by general surgeons.  Dr. Parins prepared, took, and passed the recertification examination in December.  Dr. DeGiovanni passed the exam last year. Patients of Surgical Associates can be reassured that their surgeon is Board Certified as a general surgeon.
  • Dr. DeGiovanni welcomes new grandchild
    Dec. 2009
        Elio is Dr. DeGiovanni's third grandchild, and the first born to his daughter Gina and her husband Mauro.  Gina is currently in a general surgery residency in Chicago.
  •  Endoscopy equipment purchased by SPMH
    Nov. 2009
        New colonoscopes and upper endoscopes were purchased by SPMH making the equipment used by our surgeons some of the best available.  The new endoscopes are wide field and high definition with light filters available.  This technology increases the sensitivity of the examination assuring our patients the best test possible. We look forward to the new computer interface upcoming in 2010.
  • Dr. DeGiovanni attends 2009 ACS meeting
    Oct. 2009
       The American College of Surgeons fall meeting was held in Chicago this year.  This is the largest surgical meeting of the year, and is attended by surgeons from all over the world.  There are educational conferences, workshops, vendors, and presentations on a wide variety of surgical subjects.
  • Dr. Parins attends Colorectal Meeting
    Sept. 2009
        This regional meeting held in Minneapolis attracted surgeons from as far as Europe and Australia.  Latest techniques and advances in colon and anal surgery was discussed.
  • Dr. Parins attends Manometry seminar
    Apr. 2009
        Northwestern University in Chicago hosted a meeting on esophageal studies.  The physicians involved in software development for our equipment highlighted the updates and increased diagnostic ability of the programming.  Nursing staff from Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital accompanied Dr. Parins on this trip.
  • Dr. DeGiovanni performs medical mission in Haiti
    Jan. 2009
        We are pleased that Dr. DeGiovanni had another successful year providing medical mission work to the people of Haiti.  This is his 10th consecutive year visiting Thiotte, a small village in rural Haiti.
  • Dr. DeGiovanni passes his recertification examination
    Dec. 2008
        Recertification examinations are required periodically by the American Board of Surgery to continued being board certified.  In addition to a written test every 3 years, the board requires yearly CME credits and self assessment programs to be completed.  Congratulations to Dr. DeGiovanni, for having over 30 years of experience in addition to keeping up to date.
  • Dr. Parins attends 2008 ACS meeting in San Francisco
    Oct. 2008
        The American College of Surgeons fall meeting is the largest surgical meeting of the year, and has an international draw.  There are educational conferences, workshops, vendors, and presentations on a wide variety of surgical subjects.
  • New equipment improves testing for reflux
         Aug, 2008
        Testing esophageal function just got easier in Sauk Prairie, thanks to new equipment.  Manometry is performed with a catheter placed through the nose into the esophagus.  the catheter measures pressures during a swallow to evaluate function of the esophagus.  the new equipment allows us to perform the test much faster, and with less catheter manipulation, meaning that it is easier for you.
        BRAVO capsular pH testing is now available, which allows testing for acid in the esophagus without any catheter in the nose.  A capsule is placed in the esophagus while you are sedated, and will pass on its own after it is done sending the information to a receiver worn on your belt. You can perform normal activities, and nobody needs to know that you are even having a test done.
        These tests are not only more comfortable and convenient, they give us better information.  We can more accurately diagnose your condition, and recommend treatment with greater confidence.

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