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General Surgery

MercyOne General Surgery offers a broad range of surgical procedures, typically focusing on the abdomen, intestines and skin. Our general surgeons are trained to perform surgeries in several areas of the body for both adult and pediatric patients.

Common diagnoses treated by general surgery

• Appendicitis

• Bowel Obstruction

• Breast Cancer

• Colon Cancer

• Diverticulitis (inflammation of pouches in the colon)

• Esophageal Cancer

• Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease

• Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding

• GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

• Hemorrhoids

• Hernia (inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and others)

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

• Liver Cirrhosis

• Pancreatitis

• Peptic Ulcers

• Rectal Cancer

• Skin Cancer

• Thyroid Disorders

• Traumatic Injuries

Common general surgery procedures

• Appendectomy

• Breast Biopsy

• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

• Colectomy

• Colonoscopy

• Gastric bypass

• Gastric sleeve

• Hemorrhoidectomy

• Hernia repair (Herniorrhaphy/Hernioplasty)

• Lumpectomy

• Mastectomy

• Skin grafting

• Splenectomy

• Surgical removal of cysts and lipomas

• Surgical intervention for trauma

• Thyroidectomy