General Surgery - Volvulus (Twisting of the Colon)
If volvulus is found, the doctor may use the sigmoidoscope to untwist the colon. However, if the colon is twisted tightly or if the blood flow has been cut off, immediate surgery will be needed. Surgery involves restoring the blood supply, if possible, to the affected part of the sigmoid colon.
General Surgery - Conditions & Procedures
Carcinoid Syndrome. Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) Chronic Pancreatitis. Colectomy. Colon Cancer. Complex Abdominal Wall Hernias. Components Separation. Conn's Syndrome. Constipation.
General Surgery - Hiatal Hernia
Surgery. For paraesophageal hernias and very large sliding hernias, surgical repair may be needed. Various minimally invasive techniques, notably a Nissen Fundoplication, are used to successfully treat these conditions.
General Surgery - Inguinal Hernia
The two main types of surgery for hernias are as follows: Open Hernia Repair In open hernia repair, also called herniorrhaphy, a person is given local anesthesia in the abdomen or spine to numb the area, general anesthesia to sedate or help …
General Surgery - Diverticulitis
If your large intestine is completely blocked, you will need emergency surgery, with possible colon resection. Partial blockage is not an emergency, so you can schedule the surgery or other corrective procedures.
General Surgery - Crohn's Disease
Doctors treat Crohn’s disease with medicines, bowel rest, and surgery. No single treatment works for everyone with Crohn’s disease. The goals of treatment are to decrease the inflammation in your intestines , to prevent flare-ups of your symptoms, and to keep you in remission .
Faculty | UCSF General Surgery
Professor of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology Director, Breast Surgery Oncology Fellowship
About Us | UCSF General Surgery
UCSF has a well-established and deserved reputation for preeminent patient care services, much of which is anchored in our Division's world-class programs in surgery of the esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum, thyroid and parathyroids, breast, melanoma, obesity, and the management and prevention of acute traumatic injuries.
General Surgery - Esophagectomy
In patients with esophageal cancer without metastatic disease, and good performance status, surgery is performed with the intention to cure and to permit patients to swallow. Esophagectomy at High Volume Centers
General Surgery - Ventral (Incisional) Hernia
The two main types of surgery for hernias are: Open Ventral Hernia Repair In open hernia repair, also called herniorrhaphy, a person is given general anesthesia to sedate or help the person sleep, and this is often augmented with epidural anesthesia to improve recovery time …