Our Specialities
General Surgery
General Surgery is a specialized field of surgery that includes a wide range of procedures involving the neck, chest, abdomen, and extremities.
Some of the most common procedures involve:
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Appendix removal
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Breast surgery (mastectomy, lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy)
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Cancer surgery
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Colon and rectal surgery
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Gallbladder and biliary tract surgery
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Gastrointestinal surgery, including the stomach, small bowel, and pancreas
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Hemorrhoid surgery
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Hernia surgery
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Liver surgery
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Skin surgery for removal of cysts and moles
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Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
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Trauma
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Tumor removal
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Ulcer treatment
Advanced Laparoscopy
Advanced Laparoscopy involves placing a small camera into the abdomen or chest cavity to examine the internal organs. These procedures are often used to determine the diagnosis or extent of a disease, and for the performance of the actual surgery.
Some common procedures include:
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Gallbladder surgery
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Reflux surgery (heartburn surgery)
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Colon Surgery
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Cancer Staging
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Solid organ biopsy or removal
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Hernia repair
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Splenectomy
Endoscopy Services
Endoscopy involves inserting a long, flexible tube (endoscope) into your GI tract. A tiny camera at the end of the tube allows your surgeon to examine your esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and/or colon to diagnose and potentially treat problems related to the GI tract.
Surgical Associates of Marquette provides the following endoscopy services:
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Screening colonoscopy
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Diagnostic colonoscopy
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD or upper endoscopy)
Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Robot-assisted surgery allows doctors to perform many complex procedures with a high degree of precision, flexibility and control, and is usually a minimally-invasive surgery.
Common procedures include:
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Bowel surgery
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Gallbladder surgery
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Hernias
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Foregut surgery