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General Surgery at BMHOur talented team of surgeons has years of experience in a broad range of surgeries, from many types of cancer surgeries to surgery for gastroesophageal reflux (acid reflux).The following list, although not comprehensive, highlights many of the surgeries our surgeons can perform. If you're not sure of the exact name of the surgery you may need or don't see the one you need listed, call BMH at 724-284-4591. We're more than happy to help. General Surgeries Performed at BMH(This list is not comprehensive. Call BMH at 724-284-4591 to find out more information about the surgery you need.)Above Knee Amputation Removal of the leg above the knee Adrenalectomy Removal or excision of the adrenal gland Anal Fissure Surgery Repair of weakness in muscle anal/rectal area Anal Fistula Surgery Repair of opening/tear in anal/rectal area Aortic Aneurysm Repair Repair of an outpouching of the aorta Aortic Axillary Bypass Creation of supplemental blood flow to areas with inadequate blood supply due to disease or injury of vessel Aortic Femoral Bypass Creation of supplemental blood flow to areas with inadequate blood supply due to disease or injury of vessel Appendectomy Excision or removal of the appendix Arterial Venous Fistula Sewing an artery and vein together to create an access for dialysis Aspiration of Breast Cysts Removal of a breast cyst through a needle or small incision Below Knee Amputation Removal of the entire leg Breast Lumpectomy Removal of a breast lump Breast Needle Localization with Biopsy Use of radiology to pinpoint a breast lump prior to surgery for removal of the tissue for diagnostic study Carotid Endarterectomy Excision of interior lining of the carotid artery to relieve arterial walls thickened by plaque or chronic inflammation Colectomy Excision or removal of the colon Colonoscopy Insertion of a scope into the colon Colon Resection Partial excision of the large intestine Colostomy Creation of a more or less permanent opening into the colon Common Bile Duct Exploration Endoscopy Insertion of a scope into the intestine Excision of Lesions (all body parts) Femoral Artery Bypass Creation of supplemental blood flow to areas with inadequate blood supply due to disease or injury of vessel Femoral Artery Embolectomy Incision into the femoral artery to remove mobile or stationary blood clot Gastrectomy Exision or removal of the stomach Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Insertion of a tube into the stomach for nutritional purposes Hemicolectomy Excision of a portion of the large intestine Hemorrhoidectomy Removal of hemorrhoids Hemorrhoid Ligation Repair of hemorrhoids through banding or tying Ileostomy Creation of a more or less permanent opening into the ileus Incisional Hernia Repair Surgical repair of a hernia Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgical repair of an inguinal hernia Jejunostomy Feeding Tube Insertion of a tube into the intestines for nutritional purposes Laparoscopic Appendectomy Removal of the appendix through a scope or instrument rather than an incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Removal of the gallbladder through scope Laparoscopic Colon Resection Removal of a portion of the colon through an endocsope Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass A procedure for the morbidly obese using an endoscope to create a small pouch at the top of the stomach, from which the rest of the stomach is permanently divided Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Hernia repair through a scope rather than an incision Laparoscopic Lysis of Adhesions Removal of adhesions using a scope Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication A procedure done through an endoscope to control gastroesophageal reflux disease Laparoscopic Small Bowel Resection Removal of a portion of the small bowel through an endocsope Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair Repair of a hernia of the anterior abdominal wall using an endoscope Liver Biopsy Removal of a small amount of tissue from the liver for diagnostic purposes Lymph Node Biopsy Removal of a small sample of tissue of the lymph gland for diagnostic study Lysis of Adhesions Removal of adhesions Mastectomy Removal of a breast Open Cholecystectomy Removal of the gallbladder through an incision Open Gastric Bypass A surgical procedure for the morbidly obese to create a small pouch at the top of the stomach, from which the rest of the stomach is permanently divided Open Nissen Fundoplication A surgical procedure done to control gastroesophageal reflux disease Parathyroidectomy Removal or excision of the parathyroid gland Percutaneous Needle Biopsies Removal of tissue for diagnostic study by the insertion of a needle Peritoneal Dialysis Catheterization Dialysis through your peritoneum for "at home" dialysis Peritoneal Venous Shunt Insertion Pilonidal Cyst Removal of a pilonidal cyst Splenectomy Excision or removal of the spleen Sentinel Node Biopsy Biopsy of lymph nodes to determine whether further cancer treatment (e.g., chemotherapy) is necessary Sigmoidectomy Excision or removal of a portion of the sigmoid colon Small Bowel Resection Removal of a portion of the small intestines Soft Tissue Biopsy Thyroidectomy Removal or excision of the thyroid gland Toe Amputation Removal of a toe Tracheostomy Creation of a more or less permanent opening into the trachea Varicose Vein Stripping Repair of varicose veins Venous Catheterization for Dialysis Insertion of a catheter or tube into a vein for renal dialysis Venous Catheterization for Medication Insertion of a catheter into a vein for medication administration Ventral Hernia Repair Surgical repair of a hernia of the anterior abdominal wall Wound Debridements all body parts Removal of damaged skin or tissue |
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