Surgical Services
General surgery is the cornerstone of modern healthcare encompassing a wide range of surgical procedures affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, blood vessels and soft tissues.
Our surgical practice is dedicated to diagnosing, managing, and treating condtions that require surgical internvention while maintaining aptient-focused approach to care.
Oakland General Surgery provides a seemless experience from consultation through recovery, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Abdominal Surgeries
General abdominal surgical procedures include the repair or removal of abdominal tissues and organs. Examples of common abdominal procedures include those to remove the appendix, remove the gallbladder, or repair a hernia.
Hernia Repair
A hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias are in the abdomen.
There are several types of hernias, including:
- Inguinal, in the groin. This is the the most common type.
- Umbilical, around the belly button.
- Incisional, through a scar.
- Hiatal, a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest.
- Congenital diaphragmatic, a birth defect that needs surgery.
Hernias are common. They can affect men, women, and children. A combination of muscle weakness and straining, such as with heavy lifting, might contribute. Some people are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a hernia.
Treatment is usually surgery to repair the opening in the muscle wall. Untreated hernias can cause pain and health problems.
Appendectomy
An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ that branches off from the first part of the large intestine (colon). When it becomes iinflamed or infected, the condition is called appendicitis. With appendicitis, the appendix may need to be removed. An appendix that has a hole in it can leak and infect the entire abdomen area which can be life threatening.
Gallbladder Disease
Your gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ under your liver. It stores bile, a fluid made by your liver to digest fat. As your stomach and intestines digest food, your gallbladder releases bile through a tube called the common bile duct. The duct connects your gallbladder and liver to your small intestine.
Your gallbladder is most likely to give you trouble if something blocks the flow of bile through the bile ducts. That is usually a gallstone. Gallstones form when substances in bile harden. Rarely, you can also get cancer in your gallbladder.
If you have gallbladder pain and other symptoms, you may need surgery to remove your gallbladder. The surgery is called a cholecystectomy. Many gallbladder problems get better with removal of the gallbladder. Fortunately, you can live without a gallbladder.
Colon Surgery
General surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat some gastrointestinal disorders and may perform procedures to treat conditions affecting the colon and rectum.
Endocrine Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Certain thyroid conditions can be managed with surgery to remove part of the thyroid or the entire thyroid gland. Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders including cancer, noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter), and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathryroid glands are tiny glands are located on the back of the thyroid to help regulate the level of calcium in the blood. Parathyroidectomy refers to the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands. This surgery can improve quality of life in manyby returning blood calcium levels to a healthy range and can reduce or eliminate symptoms of hyperparathyroidism including joint pain, muscle weakness, nausea, and fatigue.
Breast Surgery
Breast surgery is one of the most common types of general surgery and includes lumpectomies and mastectomies. The reasons behind breast surgery vary from cosmetic to relieving discomfort to removing cancerous tissue.
Skin Lesions
A skin lesion is an area of the skin that is different from the surrounding skin. This area can be a lump, sore, or an area of skin that is not normal. It may also be a skin cancer or a noncancerous (benign) tumor.
Most lesion removal procedures are easily done in our office. Which procedure you have depends on the location, size, and type of lesion. The removed lesion may be sent to the lab where it is examined under a microscope.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery uses leading edge technology and techniques to access your organs through small portals, instead of through large incisions. Many common surgeries can be completed through minimally invasive methods.
Minimally invasive surgery minimizes cutting through skin and tissues to cause as little trauma as possible during the procedure. Smaller cuts reduce the potential for pain, complications and recovery time.