News

Feb, 7 2013 - Dr. Ngo confirmed on ACS CAN National Board of Directors

Congratulations to Dr. Ngo who was recently nominated and confirmed to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) National Board of Directors. Dr. Ngo is proud to be a part of an organization that puts a spotlight on cancer to bring awareness on a national level.

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Dec, 12 2012 - Dr. Wood elected Chief of Staff at MHSW

Congratulations to Dr. Todd Wood who was recently elected as Chief of Staff at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.

Nov, 8 2012 - New Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Dr. Ponce de Leon was recently certified to offer the da Vinci® Surgical System, robotic-assisted surgery.

Thanks to a breakthrough surgical technology, there is a new category of minimally invasive surgery for which you may be a candidate. It is an effective, minimally invasive alternative to both open surgery and laparoscopy. Through the use of the da Vinci® Surgical System, surgeons are now able to offer a minimally invasive option for complex surgical procedures.

Oct, 2 2012 - Dr. Farrow Elected Chief of Surgery at MH Katy

Congratulations to Dr. Farrow who was elected Chief of Surgery at Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy.

Mar, 20 2012 - Dr. Ngo named to Super Doctors® Rising Stars list

Dr. Rick Ngo was selected by his peers as an outstanding practicing doctor in Texas. After an extensive nomination and research process conducted by Key Professionals Media, Inc., the results will be published Super Doctors® Rising Stars, a special advertising section in the July 2012 issue of Texas Monthly.

Jan, 31 2012 - Dr. Ponce de Leon Performs New Hemorrhoid Surgery

Dr. Guillermo Ponce de Leon is now offering new THD (Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization). THD is a minimally-invasive, non-excisional procedure for the surgical repair of internal hemorrhoids.

THD uses a doppler to locate the terminating branches of the hemorrhoidal arteries. Once the artery is located the surgeon uses an absorbable suture to ligate or “tie-off” the arterial blood flow. The venous “out flow” remains to “shrink” the cushion. This is done without excision of tissue. If necessary the surgeon will perform a hemorrhoidopexy to repair the prolapse. Again, this is done with suture and no excision of tissue. This repair restores and “lifts” the tissue back to its anatomical position.

The entire procedure is performed above the dentate line so that there is minimal discomfort. The procedure takes about 20 minutes and is offered as an out-patient surgery.