Premier Surgical Associates

General Surgery

General surgeons perform procedures to treat a wide range of common conditions and diseases of the body, especially in the torso region.  Premier Surgical’s surgeons are all certified by the American Board of Surgery.

General Surgery procedures we commonly perform include:

• Alimentary Tract  (Esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel)
• Abdomen (Diaphragm, biliary tract, liver, pancreas, spleen)
• Appendectomy (Appendix removal)
• Breast Surgery
  
• Cholecytectomy (Gallbladder removal)
• Colorectal Surgery
• Endocrine (Thyroid, parathyroid glands, and adrenal glands)
• Hernia Repair
• Skin & Soft Tissue
• Vascular system (Arteries and veins of the circulatory system)
• Surgical Oncology

Laparoscopic Surgery

General surgery procedures are open performed laparoscopically, using small incisions and a lighted camera tube (laparoscope) to view the organs. This minimally-invasive approach often means less pain and a quicker recovery time for patients. Approximately 90 percent of cholecystecomies (gallbladder removals) in the United states are performed laparoscopically.

If a patient is not a candidate for minimally invasive surgery, an open or “traditional” approach with a scalpel may be used. The type of technique used depends factors including the physical condition of the patient, and the location and size of the surgery site.

Patient Resources

Download Patient Education from the American College of Surgeons:

• Appendectomy – Surgical Removal of the Appendix
• Cholecystectomy – Surgical Removal of the Gallbladder
• Quit Smoking Before Your Operation

News

• Surgery Relieves Rare Swallowing Disorder

Video

Preparing for Surgery Tips

Laparoscopic Surgery