Altru’s General Surgery team is highly specialized to manage all
levels of surgical needs. Our General Surgeons offer patients some of
the most advanced and minimally invasive surgical systems and techniques,
including that of the
DaVinci Robotics system, skillfully operated by our expert surgeons. Some of the surgeries our
department performs include laparoscopic options for abdominal surgeries
including appendectomy, gallbladder removal, hernia repair, colon surgery,
and more. Our surgeons are also highly skilled in cancer surgery and perform
procedures in treatment collaboration with the Altru Cancer Center for
breast, skin, colon and other cancers. In addition, Altru’s General
Surgeons are also trained in trauma surgery and support Altru’s
Level 2 Trauma Center.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery involves inserting a small camera, or endoscope, into
the body. This mode of surgery requires smaller incisions in the patient,
and has become a popular surgical alternative for many surgeons and patients.
Laparoscopic surgery results in a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery
with less post-operative pain, which are only a few of the benefits.
Laparoscopy may be used for:
Gallbladder removal
Appendectomy
Bowel surgery
Splenectomy
Hernia
Endoscopy
Altru’s General Surgery department also provides endoscopy services.
Dr. Bradley Belluk and
Dr. Stefan Johnson both perform screening and diagnostic colonoscopies, as well as other
endoscopic procedures at the Altru Professional Center Endoscopy department.
