General Surgery
UF Health General Surgery – Jacksonville provides an extensive array of specialized surgical services. Our highly qualified and board-certified University of Florida faculty surgeons are responsible for the evaluation and management of a diverse list of surgical diseases, and are committed to excellence in all aspects of patient care.
UF Health General Surgery at Jacksonville specializes in the evaluation and treatment
of:
- Adrenal masses
- Anorectal disorders:
- Anal fissures
- Anal fistulas
- Hemorrhoids
- Breast disease and Breast Cancer
- Cancer of the gastrointestinal tract:
- liver
- bile ducts
- pancreas
- Colon disorders:
- Colon cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease:
- Crohn's disease (Crohn's colitis)
- Ulcerative colitis
- Diverticular diseases
- Gallbladder and bile duct disorders (cholecystitis and other gallbladder disease)
- Esophageal Disorders:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hiatal Hernias
- Hernias – Inguinal/ Ventral
- Skin cancers, Melanoma
- Skin and soft tissue Sarcoms
- Stomach disorders and Peptic ulcer disease
- Small bowel disorders
Whenever possible, UF physicians employ minimally
invasive or robotic surgical procedures to decrease healing time and improve
outcomes.
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Pre- and post-surgical procedures may include:
- CT scans
- MRIs
- Ultrasound
- Upper and lower GI endoscopy
- Surgical Endoscopy
There are minimal risks associated with these procedures. Your physician will go
over any potential risks beforehand.
Treatment Options
Treatment typically consists of open or laparoscopic (through small incisions) surgery
through the abdomen or overlying tissue.
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