Laparoscopic Surgeries

Laparoscopic (or minimal access) surgery allows the surgeon to perform a procedure using small incisions, visualizing the site through a small telescope-like instrument: the laparoscope. The benefits to the patient is that smaller incisions heal with less discomfort. This usually results in a shorter hospital stay, and less time away from normal activities.

Dr. Allen performs laparoscopic surgery for:

Appendix
Colon disease or cancer
Esophagus
Gallbladder surgery
Hernias (groin and abdominal wall)
Liver
Pancreas
Small intestine
Stomach
Surgery to relieve reflux (heartburn) disease
Surgery of the Spleen and Adrenal glands

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