Why choose Geisinger for general surgery?
Whether your procedure is minor or major, your comfort and peace of mind matter just as much as the outcome. Here, general surgeons are trained across a range of procedures — from routine operations to complex, specialized care — so you get the right treatment for your condition.
Many Geisinger surgeons have finished advanced training in specific surgical specialties. That means more precision, fewer complications and a quicker path to recovery. And whenever possible, your surgery team will use minimally invasive techniques like robotic surgery, so you’ll have smaller incisions and less pain.
From emergency trauma care to elective procedures, your care team will stay with you from your first consultation through recovery. And with clinics in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, a high level of care is always close to home.
Treatments and procedures we offer
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FAQs
What is general surgery?
General surgery covers procedures including:
- Abdominal wall surgery (including hernias)
- Appendectomy (to treat appendicitis)
- Colonoscopy
- Endocrine system treatment
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia surgery
- Intestine surgery, including the small bowel and colon
- Skin and soft tissue surgery
- Stomach surgery
What are some conditions that general surgeons treat?
Your general surgeon can treat a range of conditions, including:
- Acid reflux/heartburn
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Gallbladder disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernias
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Melanoma and skin cancer
- Obesity
- Pancreatitis
- Stomach ulcers
And because of their broad training, general surgeons are also equipped to handle emergency procedures, whether from trauma or a sudden illness.
What is foregut surgery?
Foregut surgery treats conditions in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, specifically the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine (proximal duodenum).
Procedures include:
- Endoscopic procedures
- Fundoplication (Nissen, Toupet)
- Gastrectomy
- Heller myotomy
- Hiatal hernia repair
- LINX procedure
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)
- Pyloroplasty
When would I need emergency surgery?
Sometimes surgery can’t wait. If you come into the ER with injuries from trauma, like a car crash, fall, burns or a sudden illness, your care team is ready to act quickly.
General surgery at Geisinger
Your surgery care team is here to help you get well. They offer:
- Specialized care: Many of your surgeons have completed fellowship training in specific types of surgery — so your care is tailored to exactly what you need.
- Safe, effective surgical care: Your team uses the latest research and recommendations to guide every decision, with leading-edge approaches for many types of surgery, including breast cancer, gallbladder and hernia surgery.
- Minimally invasive surgery: Whenever possible, your team will use minimally invasive techniques like robotic surgery, so you’ll have smaller incisions, less disruption to healthy tissue and a faster return to your daily life.