Category: General Surgery

Sclerotherapy As people age it is common to develop small spider veins, which are also called reticular veins. These are thin, fragile veins close to

Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Cancer As people age, there are a number of problems that become more common. Cancer is one such problem. The

Ventral Hernia Repair A hernia is a weakness that results in movement of an organ or structure where it shouldn’t normally exist. Examples include a

Treatment of Meckel’s Diverticulum Surgeons treat acquired as well as congenital conditions. One of the most common congenital problems is a Meckel’s Diverticulum. Although this

Tracheostomy A tracheostomy is a surgical hole created in the trachea or windpipe that protects a patient’s airway and ability to breath. Patients require a

Splenectomy A splenectomy is removal of the spleen. There are numerous indications for a splenectomy. One of the most common reasons is a traumatic injury

Small Bowel Resection A small bowel resection is most commonly part of another procedure. One of the most common procedures that might include a small

Sentinal Lymph Node Biopsy Patients with diagnosed breast cancer and melanoma receive an extensive work-up. This will include blood tests as well as radiographic imaging.

Numerous Options for Removal of Skin Cancer As people continue to live longer than ever before, people are also receiving more exposure to the sun

Removal of lipomas or other masses throughout the body One common reason patients visit physicians is the appearance of a new mass or growth. Masses