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Other Laparoscopic Procedures

In addition to weight-loss surgery, the physicians in our team are world leaders in laparoscopic surgery and treat a wide variety of diseases with a minimally invasive approach. When compared to traditional open surgery, laparoscopic surgery minimizes tissue trauma, decreases pain and scarring, and hastens postoperative recovery. Click here for the General Surgery (Non-Bariatric) Questionnaire.

The following is a brief list of conditions we commonly treat:

Esophageal Disorders

  • Achalasia
  • Esophageal tumors
  • Paraesophageal hernia

Stomach Disorders

  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Stomach tumors

Gallbladder/Liver Disorders

  • Cholecystitis
  • Choledocholithiasis
  • Gallstones
  • Liver tumors
  • Liver cysts

Pancreatic Disorders

  • Pancreas tumors
  • Pseudocyst
Intestinal Disorders
  • Small bowel tumors
  • Colon tumors
  • Diverticulitis

Solid organ disorders

  • Adrenal tumors
  • Hematologic disorders
  • Splenic cysts

Hernia

  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Inguinal hernia
  • Paraesophageal hernia
  • Ventral/Incisional hernia
  • Umbilical hernia

Endocrine Disorders

  • Adrenal gland disorders
  • Carcinoid tumors
  • Pancreas tumors