Surgery - General Surgery
Needing surgery can be a scary time. Our team of general surgeons offer skilled and compassionate care before, during and after your surgery. From office procedures to complex operations, you’ll be taken care of every step of the way.
APPOINTMENTS
- Faribault Clinic: (507) 334-1601
- Farmington Clinic: (651) 460-2300
- Northfield Clinic: (507) 646-1494
- Northfield Hospital: (507) 646-1000
- Lakeville Clinic: (952) 469-0500
- Surgery Center: (507) 646-6001
Minimally invasive procedures with shorter recovery times - General Surgery
When you need surgery, you are looking for good surgeons, minimally invasive procedures and the fastest recovery time. Look no further than our highly trained and experienced General Surgeons. They offer you a broad range of surgical care with an emphasis on advanced laparoscopic procedures, including gallbladder, hernia repair, anti-reflux surgery and colon resection. From office procedures to complex operations, you’ll be taken care of every step of the way.
Our knowledgeable surgeons were trained at Hennepin Healthcare and U of M and use minimally invasive procedures to get you back to work or play sooner. They offer a broad range of surgical care 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Scheduled Surgery
After you have met with your primary care provider and surgery is recommended, you will have a consultation appointment with a general surgeon. They will discuss your condition, look at any medical records or diagnostic imaging, and together you will discuss the best options for you including surgery. If surgery is needed, it will be scheduled.
In-clinic Procedures
Some minor procedures can be handled in the clinic. Your provider will decide this during your appointment.
Emergency Surgery
When you need surgery in an emergency, our surgeons are available 24/7. The general surgery team has experience in emergency surgery and trauma care, and will take care of you no matter what time of day or night you need help.
General Surgery Procedures
Ano-Rectal Procedures
Hemorrhoid surgery, Fissures and Fistulas/Pilonidal Disease Treatment
Breast Disease
- Breast Biopsy, Surgical and Ultrasound Guided
- Partial Mastectomy (Lumpectomy)
- Total Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Sentinel Lymph Node Evaluation
- Lymph Node Dissection
Cancer/Oncologic Surgical Care
- Breast
- Thyroid/Parathyroid
- Colon and Rectum
- Gastrointestinal
- Melanoma, Cutaneous, and Soft Tissue Malignancies
- Placement of Vascular Access Devices
- Participation in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care with Medical and Radiation Oncology
Endocrine Surgery
- Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery
- Fine-Needle Aspiration Thyroid Biopsy
- Parathyroid Surgery
Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Upper GI endoscopy or EGD
- Esophageal dilation
- Hemorrhoid banding
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
Feeding Tubes
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Gastrostomy Tubes
- Feeding Jejunostomy Tubes
Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery
- Open & Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Resections
- Open & Laparoscopic Colorectal Resections
- Laparoscopic & open Appendectomy
Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Open Cholecystectomy
- Intraoperative Cholangiography
- Common Bile Duct Exploration (Laparoscopic and open)
- Liver Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
Hernia Repair
- Inguinal/Femoral
- Umbilical
- Incisional/Ventral/Abdominal
- Laparoscopic (Inguinal/Incisional/Ventral/Abdominal
- Pediatric (age 2 & up) Inguinal/Umbilical
- Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with Component Separation
Musculoskeletal Procedures
- Diabetic Foot Management
- Minor and Major Limb Amputations (lower extremity)
Lymph Node Biopsy
Venous Disease Management
- Varicose Vein Procedures
- Sclerotherapy
- Phlebectomy
Miscellaneous
- Vasectomy
- Placement of Vascular Access Devices (Ports)
- Wound Care/Management
Surgery Patient Stories
Our Team of Doctors and Providers
Service Locations
Faribault Clinic
Farmington Clinic
Lakeville Clinic
Northfield Clinic
Northfield Hospital
Surgery Center