Common Surgical Problems and Procedures

Some of the most common general surgical problems and procedures are listed below. Click on any one of them to learn more.

• Appendectomy
• Open and laparoscopic hernia repair
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
• Benign and malignant diseases of the breast
• Benign and malignant diseases of the stomach, small intestines, colon and rectum
• Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) colon procedures
• Hemorrhoids, anal fissures
• Removal of benign and malignant skin lesions
• Benign or malignant diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid

For more information about the conditions and procedures please visit our recommended medical resource web sites:

WebMD

American College of Surgeons

American Cancer Society

Mayo Clinic

BreastCancer.org

Susan G. Komen For The Cure