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Our board certified surgeons (link to physician bios) all perform state of the art minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic, robotic and endoscopic surgery. By using these techniques and clearly communicating surgery expectations, we are able to minimize recovery and get you back to doing the things you love.
We treat a broad range of conditions with the latest evidenced based techniques. Click below to learn about some of the conditions we treat.
Conditions We Surgically Treat
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Breast Cancer o Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there are a number of risk factors. Risks that you cannot change include
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Age - the chance of getting breast cancer rises as a woman gets older
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Genes - there are two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2 that greatly increase the risk.
Women who have family members with breast or ovarian cancer may wish to be tested.
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Personal factors - beginning periods before age 12 or going through menopause after age 55
Other risks include being overweight, using hormone replacement therapy (also called menopausal hormone therapy), taking birth control pills, drinking alcohol, not having children or having your first child after age 35 or having dense breasts.
Symptoms of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in size or shape of the breast or discharge from a nipple. Breast self-exam and mammography can help find breast cancer early when it is most treatable. Treatment may consist of radiation, lumpectomy, mastectomy , chemotherapy and hormone therapy.
 Click Here to learn more http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/breastcancer.html#cat
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Colon Cancer o The colon and rectum are part of the large intestine. Colorectal cancer occurs when tumors form in the lining of the large intestine. It is common in both men and women. The risk of developing colorectal cancer rises after age 50. You're

also more likely to get it if you have colorectal polyps, a family history of colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, eat a diet high in fat, or smoke.
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Click Here to Learn More http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colorectalcancer.html
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Endocrine Disorders o Your endocrine system includes eight major glands throughout your body. These glands make hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers. They travel through your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Hormones work slowly and affect body processes from head to toe. These include:
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Growth & Development
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Metabolism
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Sexual function
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Reproduction
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Mood
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Click Here to Learn more http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/endocrinediseases.html
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Gallbladder Disease o Your gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ under your liver. It stores bile, a fluid made by your liver to digest fat. As your stomach and intestines digest food, your gallbladder releases bile through a tube called the common bile duct. The duct connects your gallbladder and liver to your small intestine.
Your gallbladder is most likely to give you trouble if something blocks the flow of bile through the bile ducts . That is usually a gallstone . Gallstones form when substances in bile harden. Rarely, you can also get cancer in your gallbladder.
Many gallbladder problems get better with removal of the gallbladder. Fortunately, you can live without a gallbladder. Bile has other ways of reaching your small intestine.
 Click Here to learn more http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gallbladderdiseases.html
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Gastrointestinal Diseases o When you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion.
Your digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from your mouth to your anus and includes your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Your liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce

juices to help digestion.
There are many types of digestive disorders. The symptoms vary widely depending on the problem. In general, you should see your doctor if you have
 Blood in your stool
 Changes in bowel habits
 Severe abdominal pain
 Unintentional weight loss
 Heartburn not relieved by antacids
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Click Here to Learn More http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/digestivediseases.html#cat33
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Hernias o A hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias are in the abdomen.
There are several types of hernias, including
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Inguinal, in the groin. This is the the most common type.
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Umbilical, around the belly button
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Incisional, through a scar
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Hiatal , a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest.
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Congenital diaphragmatic, a birth defect that needs surgery
Hernias are common. They can affect men, women, and children. A combination of muscle weakness and straining, such as with heavy lifting, might contribute. Some people are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a hernia.
Treatment is usually surgery to repair the opening in the muscle wall. Untreated hernias can cause pain and health problems.
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Click Here to learn more http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hernia.html
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Obesity o Link to bariatric patient education
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Thyroid Disorders o Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, just above your collarbone. It is one of your endocrine glands, which make hormones. Thyroid hormones control the rate of many activities in your body. These include how fast you burn calories and how fast your heart beats. All of these activities are your body's metabolism.
Thyroid problems include

 Goiter - enlargement of the thyroid gland
 Hyperthyroidism - when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs
 Hypothyroidism - when your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones
 Thyroid cancer
 Thyroid nodules - lumps in the thyroid gland
 Thyroiditis - swelling of the thyroid
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Click here to learn more http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/thyroiddiseases.html
Bariatric http://www.realize.com/adjustable-gastric-band/how-it-works