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Condition |
Surgical Procedure |
Abdominal pain
Appendicitis |
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Exploratory Laparotomy
- Surgical procedure that is
done by making an incision in the lower abdomen. This
allows the surgeon to see and inspect the abdominal
cavity for structural problems, sites of endometriosis
(implants), and scar tissue (adhesions).
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Appendectomy - Surgical removal of the appendix.
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Breast cancer
Breast lumps
|
- Breast ultrasound.
- Lumpectomy
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy.
-
Breast Radiation Catheters
- More precise than conventional radiation
therapy, accelerated partial breast
irradiation or, APBI, delivers a more
concentrated dose of radiation to the site of the tumor
while reducing the risk of damage to surrounding healthy
breast tissue.
|
Colon cancer
Colon polyps
Diverticular disease
|
- Laparoscopic and open colectomy.
- Sphincter preserving low anterior
resection.
- Colonoscopy
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Endoscopy - Procedure to look inside the body for
medical reasons using an instrument called an endoscope
where direct line-of-sight observation is not feasible.
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Laparoscopy - Examination of the contents of the
abdominopelvic cavity with a laparoscope passed through
the abdominal wall.
-
Colostomy/Ileostomy -
A type of surgery
for diverting bowel after perforation, cancers or bowel
obstructions.
|
Gallstones
Gallbladder inflammation
Biliary dyskinesia
Gallbladder cancer |
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
-
Laparoscopy - Examination of the
contents of the abdominopelvic cavity with a
laparoscope passed through the abdominal
wall.
-
Intraoperative cholangiograms.
|
Hemorrhoids
Rectal bleeding
|
- Colonoscopy
- Stapled hemorrhoidectomy.
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Hemorrhoidectomy - Surgery to remove hemorrhoids.
-
Hemorrhoid banding.
|
|
Hernias
|
- Laparoscopic and open repairs with mesh.
-
Laparoscopy - Examination of the contents of the
abdominopelvic cavity with a laparoscope passed through
the abdominal wall.
|
|
Liver tumors
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Lymphomas
Other cancers
|
- Lymph node biopsy.
- Central venous port and catheter
insertion.
-
Port-a-cath Insertion/Removal - Port (or portacath)
is a small medical appliance that is installed beneath
the skin. A catheter connects the port to a vein. Under
the skin, the port has a septum through which drugs can
be injected and blood samples can be drawn many times,
usually with less discomfort for the patient than a more
typical "needle stick".
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Male sterilization |
- Vasectomy - In office or out patient.
|
Melanoma
Skin moles
Other skin cancers
|
- Wide local excision.
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy.
- Lymph node dissection.
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Skin Moles - Skin mole removal.
-
Lipomas - A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a
thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin.
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Pancreatic tumors
|
- Distal pancreatectomy.
-
Pancreatectomy
- Excision of part or all of the
pancreas.
|
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Spleen and adrenal disorders
|
- Laparoscopic and open resections.
-
Laparoscopy - Examination of the contents of the
abdominopelvic cavity with a laparoscope passed through
the abdominal wall.
|
Stomach cancer
Stomach ulcers
Gastroesophageal reflux
|
- Gastrectomy
- Partial or complete.
- Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
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Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
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General surgeons have specialized training in the diagnosis
and surgical treatment of a wide variety of conditions. As a
board eligible general surgeon, Dr. Bryce's surgical services
include laparoscopy, vascular, oncology, accelerated partial
breast radiation catheters, thyroid/parathyroid, endoscopy
as well as traumatic injuries.
