Welcome Dr. Kelsi Jeanette Jore Swanson, fellowship-trained minimally invasive foregut surgeon, to our practice in Missoula!
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this deadly disease and encourage people to take preventative measures against it. Esophageal cancer is a rare form of cancer that affects the esophagus, the...
Montana is a state praised for its conservation of tradition and preservation of old ways. That means for many residents, the thought of robotic surgery is intimidating. However, there are many misconceptions that lead many to misunderstand the use of new robotic...
What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins can occur for a variety of reasons, including age, genetics, and lifestyle factors such as standing for long periods of time or being overweight. The veins in the legs have to work against gravity to send blood back to the...
What is GERD? Missoula Surgical Association is dedicated to providing Montanans resources for GERD prevention and treatment, but what even is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also referred to as GERD, is a condition which causes the contents of the stomach to...