PROCEDURES
We offer a full range of general surgery procedures. Minimally invasive approaches are typically offered first (where appropriate) and open surgical approaches are also discussed. A partial list of common procedures and diagnoses we treat include:
Breast
- Abnormal imaging evaluation
- Minimally invasive needle biopsies
- Minimally invasive treatment of breast cancers
- Removal of benign and malignant tumors
Colon
- Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) colectomy for both cancer and diverticular disease of the colon
- Colonoscopy screenings
- Laparoscopic appendix removal
Endocrine surgery
- Laparoscopic adrenal removal
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid surgery
Gallbladder/ gallstones
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Upper endoscopy (EGD)
- Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication (anti-reflux surgery)
- Laparoscopic hiatal hernia/ paraesophageal hernia repair
Hernia
- Laparoscopic inguinal (groin) hernia repair
- Laparoscopic and open incisional hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Complex abdominal wall hernia repair
Other
- Placement of chemotherapy access devices including both Groshong and Mediport type catheters.
- Laparoscopic spleen removal
- Removal of soft tissue lumps and masses.
Patient information from the American College of Surgeons:
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Inguinal Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral/ Incisional Hernia
- Medication and Surgery
- Quit Smoking Now
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