General Surgery


General surgery is a broad specialty, involving the surgical care of almost all areas of the body with particular emphasis on intra-abdominal surgery. Our surgeons are trained in:

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• Removal of all types of skin cancers
• Breast surgery: breast biopsies, breast conservation surgery for cancer, and mastectomy
• Intra-abdominal surgery of the gallbladder, stomach, colon, intestines, pancreas, spleen, appendix, and liver for benign and malignant disorders
• Pediatric general surgery
• Rectal surgery for hemorrhoids and other disorders
• Surgical correction of hernias
• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
• Cancer Surgery
  
  
  

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Laparoscopic Surgery

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Carolina Surgery has stayed at the cutting edge of general surgery techniques. Our practice introduced laser laparoscopic gallbladder removal to Gastonia in 1990, laparoscopic appendectomies in 1991, laparoscopic hernia repair in 1992, and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery in 1994. We continue to explore new technologies and techniques to offer the best in patient care.

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Vascular and Thoracic Surgery

Our doctors are trained vascular surgeons able to correct, through surgery, all types of circulation problems ranging from blood flow deficits to clogged arteries. Our thoracic surgeons perform all types of chest surgery, including cancer surgery and lung surgery. In most cases, we will work closely with your cardiologist or pulmonologist to determine the best method of surgical correction. Our surgeons are specialists in:

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• Cardiac pacemaker implantation
• Carotid artery surgery
• Peripheral vascular surgery and testing
• Revascularization of arteries and veins
• Surgical correction of aortic aneurysm
• Lung cancer surgery
• Thoracoscopy
• Sclerotherapy of varicose veins

General Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery