Laparoscopic Surgery

Patients are often referred to our surgeons because of an undiagnosed abdominal problem. Our surgeons may recommend a diagnostic laparoscope (often called minimally invasive surgery) to assist in determining the cause of the problem.

Surgeries using a laparoscopic approach

• Abdominal wall hernia repair
• Achalasia
• Bile duct operation
• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Closure and treatment of perforated ulcers and intestinal conditions
• Diagnostic abdominal pain
• Feeding jejunostomy
• GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
• Inguinal hernia repair
• Liver biopsy
• Operations to create or reverse colostomies
• Operations to treat rectal prolapse
• Partial colectomy
• Removal of the spleen
• Removal of one or both adrenal glands
• Removal of a section of the liver or to treat liver cysts
• Treatment of pancreatitis and its complications