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When Judson Russ, 45, had a routine physical, he could have never imagined what his blood work would reveal. After many tests and visits to doctors all over the State of Florida, Russ was told he had a cancerous tumor in his liver, and that he would need to have a liver transplant. “I could not believe what I was hearing and vowed to do everything I could to learn more about my options. I thought there had to be a better solution than getting a whole new liver,” said Russ. While doing research on the Web, he learned of a doctor at Florida Hospital Celebration who might have a better option. 

Dr. Jay Redan, medical director of minimally invasive general surgery at Florida Hospital Celebration Health, gave Judson Russ a welcome alternative. Instead of having a liver transplant and being out of work for three to four months, Dr. Redan removed part of his liver (through laparoscopic surgery) and he was back to work within two weeks. Russ is now in full recovery. “The surgery truly saved my life and I am so thankful that Florida Hospital Celebration Health had the equipment and skill to perform the procedure,” said Russ.

“This type of surgery is an option for anyone with liver cancer. It is a wonderful, minimally invasive alternative for people in this situation. We are lucky to be able to have all necessary resources in one place in order to perform the procedure,” said Dr. Redan. He is the only doctor in Central Florida, and one of only a handful across the country, who can perform laparoscopic liver surgery. The procedure requires highly specialized skills and equipment. Dr. Redan has taught numerous surgeons from all over the world on laparoscopic surgery techniques, and patients come from all over the world to be treated by him.

Please contact Media Relations at (407) 303-8217 if you are interested in interviewing Judson Russ or Dr. Jay Redan.