General Surgery

Achalasia of the esophagus is a condition characterized by a lack of movement of food through the esophagus toward the stomach. It can be treated with a minimally invasive procedure called Heller Myotomy.

An adrenalectomy is the removal of one adrenal gland, the removal of both adrenal glands or partial removal of one or both adrenal glands. This is often performed when an adrenal tumor or malignancy is present.

An appendectomy is the surgical removal of an infected appendix.

Bronchoscopy is a surgical technique for viewing the interior of the airways.

A common bile duct exploration is performed once an x-ray determines that a stone is blocking the common bile duct - a tube that connects the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas to the small intestine and helps to deliver fluids that aid digestion.

Removal of the gallbladder may occur when gallstones develop which block the flow of bile out of the gallbladder or if the gallbladder becomes inflamed or infected. This procedure is typically performed laparoscopically.

Gastrectomy is removal of all or part of the stomach as treatment for stomach cancer, noncancerous polyps, gastric ulcers or a hole (perforation) in the stomach wall. The procedure can be performed using a traditional incision or laparoscopically.

Surgeons at Presbyterian have a variety of options, including many minimally-invasive techniques, to treat heart burn or gastroesophageal reflux.

Depending on the size and extent of the condition, inguinal hernia surgery can be performed laparoscopically, or with a longer procedure.

Laparoscopic surgery can be used to remove the spleen.