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GENERAL SURGERY
For those seeking general surgery, our team is here to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make the best decisions for your health and well-being.
Understanding Your Procedure
What is General Surgery?
A “general surgeon” refers to a highly trained specialist that has a wide enough array of skills to treat many common and complex medical conditions.
A broad range of surgeries fall under the category of “general surgery.” Typically, surgical procedures on the gastrointestinal system, breasts, abdomen, soft tissue, alimentary tract (esophagus and connected organs), and endocrine system are all considered general surgery
GENERAL SURGERY AT THE SURGICAL CLINIC
We have surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive treatment techniques, including state-of-the-art robotic surgery, and various other specialized surgical trainings. Combining their expertise with personalized treatment plans and a goal of achieving optimal recovery, our dedicated surgical team is here to partner with you.
Types of General Surgery
There is a wide range of different treatments and services provided by general surgeons. Here are a few examples:
Anal & Colon Surgery
Appendectomy & Splenectomy
Skin Mole Removal
Endocrine Surgery
Your Care Journey
MINIMALLY INVASIVE GENERAL SURGERY
Some conditions are best treated through minimally invasive surgery. These procedures are conducted through smaller incisions, improving precision and often resulting in shorter recovery times. Your surgeon can explain which technique is best depending on your health and the type of surgery needed.
We offer various types of minimally invasive surgery:
- Endoscopic Surgery: A flexible tube with a camera at the end is inserted through natural openings like the mouth or the anus, projecting real-time images onto a screen to allow the surgeon to operate efficiently.
- Laparoscopic Surgery: A thin, flexible instrument with lights and a camera attached to the end is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen. The surgeon can attach surgical tools to the end to help perform procedures, and will view the internal area via a screen.
- Robotic Surgery: This is an advanced extension of laparoscopic surgery that allows surgeons to operate through smaller incisions using robotic arms operated via a computer console, allowing for enhanced control and precision and giving patients easier and quicker recovery times.
GERD & Acid Reflux Treatment
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a chronic reflux disease, similar to acid reflux disease, caused by changes in the valve between the esophagus and the stomach. When functioning properly this valve prevents stomach fluids from going back up, or “refluxing,” into the esophagus.
GERD can lead to short-term bothersome symptoms, typically described as “heartburn,” and if symptoms are not being controlled or are getting worse you may want to consider more advanced treatment.
Common GERD symptoms include:
- Heartburn
- Sore Throat
- Change in voice
- Difficulty swallowing
- Asthma
- Excessive salivation
- Regurgitation
- Gas and bloating
- Cough and hoarseness
- Pain or discomfort in the chest
- Shortness of breath
- Intolerance of certain foods and liquids
- Bad breath, dental erosion, or sour taste
There are different surgical techniques your surgeon can use to treat GERD and acid reflux:
- LINX Reflux Management System: Using a minimally invasive surgical technique, a flexible ring of small magnets about the size of a quarter is placed around the esophagus just above the stomach.
- Nissen (laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication): Through small incisions in your abdomen, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a valve at the top of the stomach that keeps food and fluid from flowing backward, is restructured.
- TIF (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication): Using a minimally invasive surgery technique, this “surgery from within” is performed through the mouth and reconstructs the valve between the esophagus and stomach to prevent reflux without leaving any scars.
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Additional Information
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As always please reach out if you would like to discuss anything further, we will be glad to help you!
What surgeries fall under general surgery?
A broad range of surgeries fall under the category of “general surgery.” Though, only a highly trained specialist should perform general surgery. Typically, surgical procedures on the gastrointestinal system, breasts, abdomen, soft tissue, alimentary tract (esophagus and connected organs), and endocrine system are all considered general surgery.
What is a general surgery practice?
In a general surgery practice highly trained board-certified surgeons focus on the abdominal organs of the body. Some of the common issues are appendicitis, hernias, gallbladder, stomach and intestines. A general surgeon will have completed four years of medical school, earning the Medical Doctorate (MD) and then they will spend an additional five years in a surgical internship or residency program.
What is GERD?
GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, where acid refluxes into your esophagus. Symptoms like heartburn, a burning sensation, or a sour taste in your mouth can be signs of GERD. Similar to acid reflux disease, GERD is a chronic condition caused by changes in the gastroesophageal valve (GEV). In a healthy patient, this valve between the esophagus and the stomach that forms a physical barrier preventing stomach fluids from backwashing, or “refluxing,” up into the esophagus – this is often referred to as acid reflux – gastroesophageal reflux (GER).
What is heartburn?
Heartburn is a term commonly used to describe symptoms. Most of the burning sensation is the epigastric, or upper abdomen area next to the heart. A lot of patients come in and present to the emergency room with symptoms similar to a heart attack. It goes by the name of heartburn, indigestion, reflux, and acid reflux. All of those describe the symptoms presented from the regurgitation of acid from the stomach to the esophagus.
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