General Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is the newest innovation in the field of general surgery.  The surgeon uses a tiny camera to operate inside the body through a small, lighted telescope connected to a video monitor.  Because incisions are very small, laparoscopic surgery usually means it can be done on an outpatient basis and recovery time will be faster.  Many procedures can now be done in this manner including:

• Removal of the gallbladder
• Removal of the appendix
• Removal of the colon
• Liver and tumor biopsies
• Diagnostic evaluations
• Groin hernia repairs
• Hiatal hernia repair
• Reflux (heartburn) procedure

The Fairview Red Wing surgeons and their team of skilled surgery professionals also offer a variety of breast surgery options, endoscopic and gastrointestinal procedures.