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General Surgery
Hernias
A hernia is the protrusion of organs, such as intestines, through a weakened section of the abdominal wall. If left untreated, the split in the muscle widens and greater amounts of tissue or organs are pushed through the opening, forming a sac. This visible lump or bulge is one of the key characteristics of a hernia. The most common site is the groin, but hernias can also form in other areas, such as the navel. If the lump can be gently pushed back through the abdominal wall, it is known as a reducible hernia. If the lump resists manual pressure, it is a non-reducible hernia, which can mean serious complications.
Both reducible and non-reducible hernias may need to be surgically repaired. The various procedures used depend on the location of the hernia, but may include opening the abdomen and using stitches and nylon meshes to close and reinforce the weakened section of muscle.
Cyst or Lesion Excision
Excision is the removal of a diseased area of skin (lesion) along with some of the healthy tissue around it (margin). For this procedure, a local anesthetic is used to numb the area. An incision is made around the lesion. The lesion and a margin of healthy tissue are completely removed.
The incision is then closed with stitches. If the incision is large, sometimes a skin graft or flap is required.
Porta Cath or PICC line Placement
People with certain diseases or medical conditions sometimes require that tubes be placed into the body so that they can receive medications or nutrients directly into the blood stream or gastrointestinal system, or so blood can be drawn. This procedure is done in an outpatient setting using local or monitored anesthesia.
Gallbladder Removal
This procedure is performed when there are stones (small, hard masses) in the gallbladder, which is attached to the liver. The gallbladder is shaped like a small balloon or pear and holds bile, which is produced in the liver. Bile helps with digestion of food in the intestinal tract. Bile can form sediment in the bottom of the gallbladder, which may form gallstones. There is no known means to prevent gallstones.
These stones may remain loose in your gallbladder, block the gallbladder, plug the common bile duct or pass into your intestine. When the stones block the gallbladder neck, the flow of bile is partially blocked. This can cause abdominal pain when the gallbladder contracts. It may become swollen, infected and/or start to decompose. Other symptoms may include vomiting, indigestion and occasionally fever. If you experience symptoms, you need to see Dr. Huse in consult to see if a laparoscopic cholecystectomy is right for you.
Other Procedures Available
To schedule an appointment for general surgery, please call 317-814-4590.
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