General Surgery

General surgeons offer surgical services, frequently using minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgical techniques when possible. Emergency care and disease treatment is available for nearly the entire body.

The general surgeons work closely with patients and their families, as well as their primary care physicians (PCP), throughout Tucson and across southern Arizona. This personalized approach facilitates holistic care that addresses the bigger picture. By communicating openly with your PCP, and by providing family members with thorough post-operative care instructions and information, it is our hope that patients will achieve the best possible outcomes.

Services

General surgery services may include:

Appendectomy
Colon and rectal surgery
Colostomy
Robotic surgery
Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy)
Hemorrhoid surgery
Hernia repair (robotic and minimally invasive)
Skin lesion removal
Thyroid surgery (for treating thyroid nodule, cancer and hyperthyroidism)

What is Robotic Surgery?

“Robotic surgery” can be a confusing term, as it may imply that a robot is “performing” the surgery, though this is not the case. During robotic surgery, the surgeon controls special robotic tools that can provide incredibly precise movements that are not possible with the human hand alone. Because the tools are so small, the surgery can be done through tiny incisions, or for some procedures, one small incision inside of the belly button.

General surgery procedures that may be able to be performed using robotic techniques include cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), hernia repair and colorectal surgery for benign and malignant tumors. Depending on the individual, robotic-assisted cholecystectomy may be performed using just one incision through the belly button, making the surgery virtually scarless. Robotic-assisted surgery gives your surgeon a 3D high definition view of your anatomy for enhanced visualization, precision, dexterity and control. General surgery procedures are performed through one-to-two centimeter incisions.

Robot-assisted surgery is not the right choice for every patient. Please speak with your surgeon to see if you are a candidate.