General Surgery
With its first-rate surgical staff combined with
a clean, comfortable environment and outstanding
nursing care, Pennsylvania Hospital is a top choice
for surgical procedures for many people in the
Delaware Valley.
The hospital ranks among the most active
surgical facilities in the region, and is part
of the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Pennsylvania Hospital’s general surgeons
have specialized skills and training in the diagnosis
and management of many diseases and disorders.
Because of this broad knowledge, general surgeons
are often called upon by subspecialists to assist
in the comprehensive care of an injured patient
or for the complete care of critically ill patients
in the emergency room and intensive care units.
Expert treatment from general surgeons at Pennsylvania
Hospital is available to treat a wide range of
diseases and medical problems, including:
- Breast cancer and benign breast disease
- Colorectal cancer
- Gall bladder disease and gall stones
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease and hiatal
hernia
- Disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid disorders
and adrenal disorders
- Appendicitis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Restorative procto-colectomy
- Preserving the sphincter in cases of rectal
cancer
- Spleenectomy
- Liver disease
- Pancreas disease
- Diverticulitis
- Gastrointestinal motility disorders
- Benign and malignant stomach diseases
Highly respected surgical teams work under optimal
conditions in the hospital’s 28 ultra-modern
operating rooms. General surgeons at Pennsylvania
Hospital have been recognized as the best in the
area by Philadelphia Magazine’s “Top
Docs” issue.
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