Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair

Repair of the ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone).

Arthroscopy

A surgical examination of the internal structures of a joint by means for viewing through an arthroscope. An arthroscopic procedure can be used to remove or repair damaged tissue or as a diagnostic procedure in order to inspect the extent of any damage or confirm a diagnosis

Balloon Sinuplasty

A type of endoscopic surgery in which a catheter-based device clears blocked sinuses, restoring normal sinus drainage and function, and preserving normal anatomy and mucosal tissue.

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

Bladder Repair

Surgery to repair  bladder prolapse (cystocele), or other bladder-related conditions. 

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)

A functional or cosmetic surgical procedure intended to reshape the upper eyelid or lower eyelid by the removal and/or repositioning of excess tissue as well as by reinforcement of surrounding muscles and tendons.

Breast Reconstruction Surgery

A type of surgery for women who have had a breast removed (mastectomy). The surgery rebuilds the breast so that it is about the same size and shape as it was before. The nipple and areola (the darker area around the nipple) can also be added. Most women who have had a mastectomy can have reconstruction. Women who have had a lumpectomy may not need reconstruction. Breast reconstruction is done by a plastic surgeon.

Breast Reduction and Augmentation

Surgeons offer a variety of breast surgery options to patients who are unhappy with the shape, size or appearance of their breasts.

Brow Lifts

Also known as a forehead lift, a brow lift minimizes the creases that develop across the forehead, or those that occur high on the bridge of the nose; improves what are commonly referred to as frown lines; and repositions a low or sagging brow.

Chronic Pain Treatment

Treatment of chronic pain, which is pain that persists longer than the time it takes for natural healing to occur, or pain that lasts longer than six months.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is  a procedure that allows the physician to view the entire length of the large intestine and can often help identify abnormal growths, inflamed tissue, ulcers and bleeding. It involves inserting a colonoscope, a long, flexible, lighted tube, in through the rectum, up into the colon. The colonoscope allows the physician to see the lining of the colon, remove tissue for further examination and possibly treat some problems that are detected.

Colposcopy

An examination of the vagina and cervix using a magnifying instrument called a colposcope or an endoscope, primarily to identify areas of cervical dysplasia in women with abnormal Pap smears.

Core Needle Biopsy

During a core needle biopsy,  a large needle is guided into a lump or suspicious area to remove a small cylinder of tissue (also called a core). No incision is necessary.

Cosmetic Procedures

Procedures or treatments intended to result in cosmetic (non-medicinal) improvements.

Cosmetic Skin Disorders Treatment and Management

Treatment of cosmetic conditions affecting the skin.

Cryoablation (Cryosurgery)

Also called cryotherapy, cryosurgery or targeted cryoablation therapy, this is a minimally invasive treatment that uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy diseased tissue, including cancer cells. Liquid nitrogen or argon gas is applied to diseased cells located outside or inside the body. Physicians use image-guidance techniques such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) to help guide these freezing substances to treatment sites located inside the body.

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy (also called cystourethroscopy) is an examination in which a scope, a flexible tube and viewing device, is inserted through the urethra to examine the bladder and urinary tract for structural abnormalities or obstructions, such as tumors or stones. Samples of the bladder tissue (called a biopsy) may be removed through the cystoscope for examination under a microscope in the laboratory.

Dilation and Curettage

Dilation and curettage (also called D & C) is  a minor operation in which the cervix is dilated (expanded) so that the cervical canal and uterine lining can be scraped with a curette (spoon-shaped instrument).

Endometrial Ablation

A surgical procedure that destroys the lining of the uterus. Unlike a hysterectomy, it does not remove the uterus. Endometrial ablation may stop all menstrual bleeding in some women. However, some women still have light menstrual bleeding or spotting after endometrial ablation. A few women have regular menstrual periods after the procedure. Women who have endometrial ablation still need to use some form of birth control even though, in most cases, pregnancy is not likely after the procedure.

Endometrial Biopsy

An endometrial biopsy is  a procedure in which a sample of tissue is obtained through a tube that is inserted into the uterus.

Endometriosis Treatment

The endometrium is the tissue that lines the uterus. When this tissue grows somewhere else in the body it is called endometriosis. These abnormal growths may cause mild to severe pelvic pain, especially during menstruation. Endometriosis may also be associated with infertility. Treatment for endometriosis can be either medical or surgical. Various oral and injectable hormones are available to help slow the growth of endometriosis. Although significant improvement results from initial treatment in some patients, others have recurring symptoms and persistent disease. Recent studies demonstrate that endometriosis can be managed equally well with laparoscopic removal.

Endotracheal Intubations

Endotracheal intubation is a procedure by which a tube is inserted through the mouth down into the trachea (the large airway from the mouth to the lungs). Before surgery, this is often done under deep sedation. In emergency situations, the patient is often unconscious at the time of this procedure.

Esophagogastro- duodenoscopy (EGD)

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible endoscope) which is inserted down the throat.

Facelifts

A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and tighten the remaining skin to return the face to a more youthful presentation.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Flexible sigmoidoscopy uses a short, lighted tube to examine the sigmoid colon and rectum.

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique commonly used by physicians to obtain real-time images of the internal structures of a patient through the use of a fluoroscope.

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Surgical procedures to treat problems with the foot and ankle.

Fractured Bone Repair

Fixing broken bones is often done with plates, nails, screws and pins. Many patients must wear external fixation frames or casts to get their bones back into proper alignment.

Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

Removal of the gallbladder (Cholecystectomy) may occur when gallstones develop. They are small hard masses often consisting of cholesterol and bile salts that form in the gallbladder or bile duct. These stones may block the flow of bile out of the gallbladder.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

A gastrointestinal endoscopy  uses a very flexible tube with a lens or camera (and a light on the end), which is connected to a computer screen, allowing the physician to see inside the gastrointestinal tract. Biopsy samples can be taken through the tube.

Gastrointestinal Procedures

Prodedures to diagnosis and/or treat conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is the part of the digestive tract where the body processes food and eliminates waste. It includes the esophagus, stomach, liver, small and large intestines, and rectum.

Hand Surgery

Surgery to address conditions and injuries of the hand.

Hemorrhoid Procedure

In many cases hemorrhoids can be treated without surgery. In certain cases, however, surgery is necessary. In the past, hemorrhoid surgery required several incisions and resulted in significant postoperative pain. PPH (procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids) has recently been developed as a surgical treatment for the removal of hemorrhoids.

Hydrocele Treatment

An accumulation of fluid in any sac-like cavity or duct - specifically in the tunica vaginalis testis or along the spermatic cord. The condition is caused by inflammation of the epididymis or testis or by lymphatic or venous obstruction of the cord. The fluid accumulation will often go away on its own, but when intervention is needed, surgical removal is the most effective form of treatment.

Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy is the visual examination of the canal of the cervix and interior of the uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope. The device is inserted through the vagina.

Incontinence Treatment

Urinary incontinence, an inability to control urination, is common in patients of all ages. Simple therapies, such as diet modification, avoiding liquids before bedtime, or changing medications can immediately improve urinary incontinence. However, when an infection or serious illness inhibits a patient's ability to control bladder function, more aggressive treatment may be needed. Non-invasive outpatient procedures, biofeedback, medications and surgery are among several options.

Infertility Treatment

Infertility is defined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) as a disease of the reproductive system that impairs the body's ability to perform the basic function of reproduction. Types of treatments for women may include: ovulation medications, intrauterine insemination, surgery, or assisted reproductive technology (ART). There also is a range of treatment options currently available for male factor infertility. Treatment may include: assisted reproductive technologies (ART), drug therapy, or surgery.

Inguinal Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair involves making an incision below the belly-button. A special ballooned instrument is then inserted in the space between the abdominal muscles and the lining of the abdomen. Two smaller incisions allow a passage for other specialized surgical instruments. The contents of the hernia are reduced and the defect is repaired by inserting a piece of mesh to patch the hernia defect.

Joint Injections (Intra-Articular Injection)

A joint injection is a procedure used in the treatment of inflammatory joint conditions.

Joint Pain Treatment

Treatment of joint pain caused by conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, gout or injury.  

Kidney Stone Disease Treatment

A kidney stone, or "urinary stone," develops when crystals from salt and mineral substances form in the urine. These crystals can combine and grow to form a stone. Kidney stones can usually be treated without surgery. If your kidney stone doesn’t pass through your urinary system on its own, your doctor may refer you to a urologist, who can remove stones when they become a problem.

Knee Ligament Repair

Knee ligament repair is a treatment for a complete tear of a knee ligament that results in instability in the knee. The surgery involves reattaching the torn ends of the ligament or replacing the ligament with a piece of healthy tendon. A tendon from the kneecap or hamstring, for example, is grafted into place to hold the knee joint together. The tendon graft may come from the person (autograft) or from a cadaver (allograft).

Laceration Repair

A type of injury in which in the skin is torn irregularly, cut or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion (a closed wound). Treatment includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures (stitches), glue, bandages or staples, depending on the severity.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery (also known as minimally invasive surgery) is performed through multiple small incisions (1/4" to 1/2" long) using specially designed surgical instruments and viewed through a laparoscope, or surgical telescope.

Laser-Based Therapies

Liposuction

A cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from a specific area by suction.

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection

An injection of long-lasting steroid in the epidural space – that is the area which surrounds the spinal cord and the nerves coming out of it.

Lumpectomy

A type of breast-conserving surgery that may be used as a part of a treatment plan for breast cancer. During a lumpectomy, the cancerous lump and a portion of the breast tissue around the cancerous lump are removed. However, the breast itself remains intact.

Lymph Node Dissection

A lymph node dissection, also called lymphadenectomy, is surgery to remove lymph nodes. This may be done to examine lymph nodes for cancer cells. The removal and examination of the cancerous lymph nodes will help determine the exact stage and grade of the cancer and may reduce the spread of the disease.

Mastectomy

A mastectomy is surgery to remove portions or all of the breast.

Minor Injury Treatment

Treatment of minor injuries that do not require a trip to the emergency department.

Minor Surgical Procedures

Minor surgical procedures are those that can be done in the physician's office with local anesthesia.

Myringotomy with Tubes

Myringotomy is a surgical process where small incisions are made in a patient's eardrum to remove fluid buildup, a common cause of ear infections, especially in young people.

Neck and Back Pain Treatment

Treatment options for people suffering from neck and back pain.

Nerve Block

A nerve block is a form of anesthesia in which medication is injected near a nerve so that signals from the nerve cannot pass through.

Neurogenic Bladder Treatment

Neurogenic bladder is bladder dysfunction (flaccid or spastic) caused by neurologic damage. The primary symptom is overflow incontinence. Treatment may include catheterization, surgery or drug therapy.

Otoplasty

A cosmetic surgery to change the appearance of a person's external ears. Otoplasty can take many forms, such as bringing the ears closer to the head (often called ear pinning), reducing the size of very big ears, or reshaping various bends in the cartilage.

Pain Management and Treatment

Pain management and treatment options address the whole person, not just the site of the pain. Options may include: occupational therapy, physical therapy, pain psychology, biofeedback, integrated mind-body pain program, medication management, social work, patient-controlled analgesia, epidural injections, procedural treatments, and/or implantable technologies.

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric surgery is the treatment of disease, injury or other disorders in children by direct physical intervention, usually with instruments. Surgery involves the cutting into the skin or other organ to accomplish restoring the body to a healthful state.

Pediatric Urology

Pediatric urology is the diagnosis and treatment of congenital (i.e., present at birth) and acquired urological conditions and diseases in children. Pediatric urologists treat conditions of the male reproductive tract (e.g., undescended testicle) and the male and female urinary tracts (e.g., urinary tract infection).

Pelvic Floor Repair

Surgical repair of the pelvic floor, which refers to the pelvic diaphragm, the sphincter mechanism of the lower urinary tract, the upper and lower vaginal supports, and the internal and external anal sphincters. It is a network of muscles, ligaments and other tissues that hold up the pelvic organs (vagina, rectum, uterus and bladder). When this system is torn or weakens, the organs may shift, bulge and push outward or against each other. As a result, women may suffer from urinary or fecal incontinence or obstruction, vaginal prolapse, vaginal pain, sexual dysfunction, and other problems.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment

Pilonidal Cystectomy

A procedure in which the doctor removes a certain type of cyst from the buttock cleft area near the tailbone.

Renal (Kidney) Stone Surgery

Some kidney stones pass out of the body without any intervention by a physician. But in cases that cause lasting symptoms or other complications, kidney stones may be treated with various techniques, including shock waves or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), ureteroscope, tunnel surgery (also called percutaneous nephrolithotomy).

Renal, Pelvis and Ureter Surgery

This procedure removes the renal pelvis, kidney and entire ureter, along with the bladder cuff. Renal, pelvis and ureter surgery is used to treat patients who have transitional cell cancer of the upper urinary tract. Unlike a conventional procedure, laparoscopic surgery requires only several small incisions. Through these incisions, a surgeon uses a tiny camera and specialized surgical instruments to remove the diseased organs.

Rhinoplasty

A cosmetic procedure used to enhance or change the appearance of the nose.

Rotator Cuff Repair

The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons and the related muscles that stabilize the shoulder and allow you to raise and rotate your arm. Surgery may be used to treat a rotator cuff disorder if the injury is very severe or if nonsurgical treatment has failed to improve shoulder strength and movement sufficiently.

Septoplasty

Septoplasty is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten the nasal septum, the partition between the two nasal cavities. Ideally, the septum should run down the center of the nose. When it deviates into one of the cavities, it narrows that cavity and impedes airflow.

Sigmoidoscopy

Examination of the rectum and lower part of the colon (sigmoid colon) using a flexible viewing tube passed through the rectum.

Sinus Endoscopy

Sinus Endoscopy, a treatment for chronic sinus problems, is a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates the need for an external incision. The sinus surgery procedure begins through the nose, removing the thickened and diseased tissue blocking the sinuses. Most of the healthy tissue in the sinuses is undisturbed allowing for a rapid recovery.

Somnoplasty

A surgical treatment to stop snoring.

Surgery to Treat Heartburn/Reflux

Heartburn is caused by a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux, which is the backup of stomach acids into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux may occur frequently when the valve-like mechanism between the esophagus and stomach does not fulfill its function of keeping the stomach acids in place. Several surgical options are available to treat this condition.

Tendon/Nerve Repair

Various treatments or procedures to repair damage to the tendons and/or nerves.

Testicular Biopsy

A testicular biopsy is a test to remove a small sample of tissue from one or both testicles and examined under a microscope to evaluate a man's ability to father a child. Testicular biopsy is not usually used to detect testicular cancer. When cancer is suspected, an open surgical procedure (orchiectomy) is done to confirm the diagnosis.

Tonsillectomy / Adenoidectomy

Tonsils are lymph nodes found in the back of the mouth. Adenoids are also tonsils but they are higher up, in the back of the nose. The most common reason for tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils) and adenoidectomy (removal of the adenoids) is to remove enlarged tonsils and adenoids which block breathing passages. 

Treatment of Foot Infections (Surgical & Non-Surgical)

Treatment options for both minor and severe infections of the feet.

Upper GI Endoscopy

Upper endoscopy uses a thin flexible tube with its own lens and light source to allow your physician to examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and first portion of the small intestine.

Ureteroscopy

Ureteroscopy is an examination in which a long, thin scope, a flexible tube and a viewing devise are inserted through the bladder, into the ureter, and then into the kidney if necessary. This procedure is usually performed for the treatment of ureteral and kidney stones. General anesthesia is typically used for this procedure.

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Loss of bladder control is not a disease. Rather, it is a sign that a problem may exist. Regular leakage of urine can occur with certain movements, during pregnancy or times of stress. When leakage of urine becomes frequent or severe enough to become a social or hygienic problem, it is called urinary incontinence. Leakage of urine that cannot be controlled should prompt the patient to see a doctor. Proper diagnosis and treatment may correct the problem and ease the symptoms of urinary incontinence.

Uterine Fibroid Removal (Myomectomy)

Surgical procedure done to remove fibroids from the uterus while leaving the uterus intact.

Varicocele Treatment

Varicose veins in the scrotum. The resulting swollen vessels surrounding the testicles create a pool of stagnant blood, which elevates the scrotal temperature. A major cause of male infertility. Treatment options include embolization (insertion of a tiny metal coil to block the flow of blood to the vein) or surgery. 

Vasectomy

A permanent sterilization procedure for men. The operation, usually done in a doctor's office, requires cutting and sealing the vas deferens,the two tubes that carry sperm out of the testicles.