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An appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ that branches off from the first part of the large intestine (colon). When it becomes inflamed or infected, the condition is called appendicitis. With appendicitis, the appendix may need to be removed. An appendix that has a hole in it can leak and infect the entire abdominal area, which can be life-threatening.

Your gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ under your liver. It stores bile, a fluid made by your liver to digest fat. As your stomach and intestines digest food, your gallbladder releases bile through a tube called the common bile duct. The duct connects your gallbladder and liver to your small intestine.

Your gallbladder is most likely to give you trouble if something blocks the flow of bile through the bile ducts. That is usually a gallstone. Gallstones form when substances in bile harden. Rarely, you can also get cancer in your gallbladder.

If you have gallbladder pain and other symptoms, you may need surgery to remove your gallbladder. The surgery is called a cholecystectomy. Many gallbladder problems get better with the removal of the gallbladder. Fortunately, you can live without a gallbladder.

General surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat some gastrointestinal disorders and may perform procedures to treat conditions affecting the colon and rectum.

Thyroid Surgery

Certain thyroid conditions can be managed with surgery to remove part of the thyroid or the entire thyroid gland. Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders, including cancer, noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter), and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid glands are tiny glands located on the back of the thyroid to help regulate the level of calcium in the blood. Parathyroidectomy refers to the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands. This surgery can improve the quality of life for many by returning blood calcium levels to a healthy range and can reduce or eliminate symptoms of hyperparathyroidism, including joint pain, muscle weakness, nausea, and fatigue.

Breast surgery is one of the most common types of general surgery and includes lumpectomies and mastectomies. The reasons behind breast surgery vary from cosmetic to relieving discomfort to removing cancerous tissue.

A skin lesion is an area of the skin that is different from the surrounding skin. This area can be a lump, sore, or area of skin that is not normal. It may also be a skin cancer or a noncancerous (benign) tumor.

Most lesion removal procedures are easily done in our office. Which procedure you have depends on the location, size, and type of lesion. The removed lesion may be sent to the lab, where it is examined under a microscope.

Minimally invasive surgery uses leading-edge technology and techniques to access your organs through small portals, instead of through large incisions. Many common surgeries can be completed through minimally invasive methods.

Minimally invasive surgery minimizes cutting through skin and tissues to cause as little trauma as possible during the procedure. Smaller cuts reduce the potential for pain, complications, and recovery time.