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Procedures
Procedures performed by Paragon Surgical Specialists include:
General Surgery
- Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal and other biliary procedures)
- Hernia surgery (Umbilical, inguinal, incisional)
- Breast surgery (Biopsies, breast cancer surgeries)
- Colectomy (Partial small bowel/colon removal)
- Appendectomy
- Thyroid surgery
- Minimally Invasive Radioguided Parathyroidectomy (MIRP)
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Lower extremity amputations
Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracotomy (Endoscopic surgical procedures of the chest)
- Chest tube insertion
- Lung resection (removal of all or part of the lung)
Treatment of Varicose & Spider Veins
- Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT)
- Sclerotherapy
- Varicose vein stripping
Vascular Surgery
- Femoropopliteal bypass (Fem-pop)
- Carotid Edarterectomy (Surgery to remove plaque buildup in carotid arteries)
- Aortic aneurysm repair
Laparoscopic Procedures
Using advanced technology, certain procedures can be performed laparoscopically. These procedures require much smaller incisions and can greatly reduce patient recovery time.
- Cholecystectomy (Removal of gall bladder)
- Appendectomy (Removal of appendix)
- Colectomy (Partial bowel/colon removal)
- Hernia surgery
- Adrenalectomy (removal of one or both adrenal glands)
- Splenectomy (removal of spleen)
- Anti-reflux surgery (Fundoplication for GERD)
In-Office (Minor) Procedures
- Removal of skin tags, moles, lesions, as well as excisions for mass or cysts
- I & D (Incision and Drainage) of infected cysts or thrombosed hemorrhoids
- Ingrown toenail removal