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The practice uses CO₂ laser technology for minimally invasive procedures. Key treatments include laser surgery for hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and pilonidal cysts. Diagnostic services cover colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and anoscopy for early detection. The team follows each patient from the first consultation through recovery. Dr. Machuca is an active member of the Sociedad Dominicana de Coloproctología.
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La clínica utiliza tecnología láser de CO₂ para procedimientos mínimamente invasivos. Entre los tratamientos principales se incluyen la cirugía láser para hemorroides, fístulas anales y quistes pilonidales. Los servicios de diagnóstico incluyen colonoscopia, sigmoidoscopia y anoscopia para la detección temprana. El equipo acompaña a cada paciente desde la primera consulta hasta la recuperación. La Dra. Machuca es miembro activo de la Sociedad Dominicana de Coloproctología.
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