Procedures

The surgeons of Northwest Surgical Specialists have an interest in chest, vascular and general surgery. We are experienced in doing a wide variety of procedures with both open and laparoscopic approaches.

The following list summarizes procedures we commonly perform:

 

General Surgery:

Antireflux surgery
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Colostomy Closure
Colon/intestinal surgery
Hemmorrhoidectomy
Hernia repair
Hickman/Portacath
Lymph node excision
Melanoma excision
Pilonidal cyst excision
Skin lesion excision
Splenectomy
Stomach procedures
Thyroid procedures

Breast Surgery:

Biopsy (core & excisional)
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Sentinel node mapping/biopsy
Axillary lymph node dissection

Laparoscopic Surgery:

Adrenalectomy
Adhesiolysis (adhesions)
Antireflux procedures
Colectomy (bowel)
Cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
Inguinal/Ventral hernia repair
Splenectomy
Single incision laparoscopy

Vascular Surgery:

Amputation
Carotid endarterectomy
Diabetic vascular evaluation
Embolectomy/Thrombectomy
Peripheral vascular bypass
Temporal artery biopsy
Vein ligation/striping
Vein/Spider vein sclerosis