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Dr. Edward Ming-Luan Gong, MD is a pediatric urologist in Chicago, IL specializing in pediatric urology. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Edward Ming-Luan Gong, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
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Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Edward Ming-Luan Gong, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2002. He completed residency at University of Chicago Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology - Pediatric Urology (Certified) and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2002)
Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center (2008)
Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Pediatric Urology (Certified)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward Ming-Luan Gong, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$1,722
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,722 |
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Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd |
$125
DEFLUX $125 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,527 |
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Food and Beverage | $320 |
Dr. Edward Gong is a Chicago, IL physician who specializes in pediatric urology. His education and training includes medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Gong's areas of expertise include the following: vesicoureteral reflux, kidney stones, and genitourinary cancer. He is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern Medicine.