There are now many
surgical procedures that can be successfully performed with minimally
invasive techniques. This is most commonly referred to as
Laparoscopic Surgery. Dr. Watson and Dr. Hodge are accomplished
laparoscopic surgeons and have been the leaders in advancing
laparoscopic techniques in the Tri-Cities. Both have spent considerable
time teaching other surgeons minimally invasive and laparoscopic
surgery.
Also, the approach to
breast disease, melanoma, and parathyroid surgery has been
revolutionized by minimally invasive techniques. The Neoprobe has
allowed surgeons to abandon axillary dissections for breast cancer and
melanoma by performing a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.
Likewise, no longer are
surgical breast biopsies necessary for the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Stereotatic Breast Biopsies can accurately diagnose breast
pathology without the need for surgery. This is a simple procedure done
as an outpatient outside the operating room. Dr. Hodge is one of three
surgeons in the area trained and experienced in this procedure.
Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive
Procedures offered by
Dr. Hodge and Dr. Watson |
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Gastric Bypass
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Lap-Band
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Cholecystectomy
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Appendectomy
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Incisional/Ventral/
Inguinal Hernias
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Colon
Resections
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Splenectomy |
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Nissan
Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Heller Myotomy
for Achalasia
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Sentinel Lymph
Node Biopsy
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Stereotatic
Breast Biopsy
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Parathyroid
Surgery
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Adrenalectomy |
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