General Surgery

Expert surgical care, advanced techniques, and a personalized approach—close to home. Emerson Health’s team of board-certified general surgeons specialize in abdominal, breast, colorectal, and head and neck procedures.

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General Surgery

General Surgery at Emerson

Emerson Health provides comprehensive general surgery for adults with conditions affecting the abdomen, gastrointestinal tract, breasts, colon and rectum, skin, and soft tissues. Our board-certified surgeons have expertise in hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, breast surgery, colorectal surgery, cancer surgery, and other general surgical procedures. They work closely with patients, primary care providers, gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists to coordinate care from diagnosis through recovery.

When surgery is recommended, your surgeon will explain your options and develop a treatment plan based on your condition, health, lifestyle, and recovery goals. They specialize in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, which requires smaller incisions than traditional methods. This approach results in less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. In fact, 75% of surgeries at Emerson are outpatient, allowing patients to go home the same day.

Conditions We Treat

Emerson Health general surgeons evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Hernias
  • Gallstones and gallbladder disease
  • Appendicitis
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD
  • Colon and rectal cancer
  • Breast cancer and benign breast conditions
  • Diverticular disease
  • Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and anal fistulas
  • Pilonidal disease
  • Melanoma and other skin tumors
  • Cysts and lipomas
  • Other abdominal, gastrointestinal, skin, and soft-tissue conditions

Some conditions can be managed without surgery. Your surgeon will review your symptoms, imaging, test results, medical history, and treatment options before recommending the most appropriate next step.

Our Procedures

Hernia Repair

The Hernia Center at Emerson Health Surgery provides evaluation and treatment for common hernias, including inguinal, umbilical, ventral, and incisional hernias.

Treatment depends on the type and location of the hernia, the severity of symptoms, previous repairs, overall health, and individual needs. Minimally invasive laparoscopic hernia repair may be available for appropriate patients.

Learn more about hernia repair.

Gallbladder Surgery

Gallstones and inflammation can cause abdominal pain, nausea, digestive symptoms, and other complications. When gallbladder removal is recommended, our surgeons frequently use minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques.

Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Surgery

Our surgeons perform procedures to diagnose and treat conditions involving the abdomen, stomach, intestines, and other parts of the gastrointestinal system. Procedures include:

  • Appendectomy
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy
  • Surgery for GERD and reflux disease
  • Spleen removal
  • Bowel resection
  • Other abdominal and gastrointestinal procedures

Breast Surgery

Emerson Health breast surgeons provide surgical evaluation and treatment for breast cancer, high-risk breast conditions, and benign breast disease. Breast procedures include:

  • Breast biopsy
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Lumpectomy
  • Mastectomy
  • Oncoplastic breast surgery
  • Breast cancer surgery

Our breast surgeons collaborate with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, genetic specialists, and plastic and reconstructive surgeons to provide coordinated, personalized care.

Learn more about breast surgery.

Colorectal Surgery

Our colorectal surgery team diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anusConditions and procedures include:

  • Colon and rectal cancer surgery
  • Diverticular disease
  • Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Colon and bowel resection
  • Hemorrhoid treatment
  • Anal fissure and fistula treatment
  • Pilonidal disease
  • Other colorectal and anorectal conditions

Minimally invasive surgical options may be available depending on the condition and individual patient.

Learn more about colorectal surgery.

Skin and Soft-Tissue Surgery

Our general surgeons also evaluate and treat skin and soft-tissue conditions, including:

  • Cysts
  • Lipomas
  • Melanoma and other skin tumors
  • Pilonidal cysts
  • Enlarged cervical lymph nodes
  • Other soft-tissue masses

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