General Surgery
General surgery is a medical specialty focusing on surgery for the treatment of problems and conditions within the abdomen, chest and neck. This can include hernias, gallbladder, heartburn (GERD), breast problems, thyroid, stomach, colon, appendicitis, skin cancer/melanoma, hemorrhoids and tailbone cysts.
General Surgery Procedures performed at OakLeaf Surgical Hospital
- Amputation of Appendage
- Appendectomy
- Breast Biopsy
- Cleft Closure
- Colon Resection
- Gall Bladder Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Mastectomy
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Portacath Insertion
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Skin Grafting
- Sphincterotomy
- Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy (Trivex System)
- Varicose Vein Stripping
General Surgeons on staff at OakLeaf Surgical Hospital