Procedures
Dr. Brown performs the procedures below. Each one links to a page with more detail about what to expect.
Dr. Brown offers minimally invasive and robotic general surgery, selecting the safest and least invasive approach for each patient.
Colonoscopy
A camera exam of the colon to screen for cancer, remove polyps and look for the cause of symptoms.
Learn more →EGD (upper endoscopy) with dilations
A camera exam of the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine, with stretching (dilation) of narrowed areas when needed.
Learn more →Barrett’s esophagus surveillance endoscopy & TissueCypher®
Scheduled EGD with biopsies for Barrett’s esophagus, plus risk testing on biopsy tissue already taken.
Learn more →MiVu™ reflux testing during EGD
Mucosal integrity testing for GERD, done during your upper endoscopy with no multi-day capsule to wear.
Learn more →Inguinal hernia repair
Repair of a hernia in the groin.
Learn more →Abdominal hernia repair (umbilical, ventral)
Repair of hernias of the abdominal wall, including at the belly button.
Learn more →Gallbladder surgery
Removing the gallbladder to treat gallstones and gallbladder pain.
Learn more →GERD/hiatal hernia surgery and fundoplication
Repairing a hiatal hernia and rebuilding the valve between the stomach and esophagus to stop acid reflux.
Learn more →Hemorrhoid treatment
Treatment for hemorrhoids that bleed, swell or cause pain.
Learn more →Colon surgery (colon cancer, diverticulitis)
Removing a diseased part of the colon for colon cancer or repeated or severe diverticulitis.
Learn more →Stomach and small bowel surgery
Operations on the stomach and small intestine.
Learn more →Bravo (pH monitor) placement
A small wireless capsule placed during EGD to measure acid reflux for several days.
Learn more →Appendectomy
Removing an inflamed appendix, usually laparoscopically.
Learn more →Feeding tube placement
Placing a tube into the stomach for nutrition when a patient cannot eat enough by mouth.
Learn more →Robotic surgery
Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery through small incisions.
Learn more →Port placement and removal
Placing, and later removing, an implanted port under the skin for chemotherapy, IV medicines or blood draws.
Learn more →Skin, soft tissue cyst and lesion removal
Removing cysts, lumps and skin lesions, with tissue sent to the lab when needed.
Learn more →Fistula surgery
Surgery for an anal fistula, an abnormal tunnel between the inside of the anus and the skin.
Learn more →Lymph node biopsy
Removing all or part of a lymph node so it can be examined in the lab.
Learn more →Breast surgery
Surgery for breast cancer and other breast conditions.
Learn more →Detailed procedure guides
Colonoscopy & EGD
Colonoscopy and upper endoscopy (EGD) with dilation.
Learn more →Barrett’s esophagus & TissueCypher®
Surveillance EGD with biopsies and TissueCypher® risk testing.
Learn more →MiVu™ reflux testing
GERD testing during your upper endoscopy, with no Bravo™ capsule to wear.
Learn more →Hernia surgery
Inguinal and abdominal (umbilical, ventral) hernia repair.
Learn more →Gallbladder surgery
Gallbladder removal for gallstones and gallbladder disease.
Learn more →GERD/hiatal hernia surgery & fundoplication
Hiatal hernia repair and fundoplication for acid reflux.
Learn more →Hemorrhoids & fistula surgery
Hemorrhoid treatment and anal fistula surgery.
Learn more →Colon, stomach & small bowel surgery
Colon surgery for colon cancer and diverticulitis, and stomach and small bowel surgery.
Learn more →Bravo (pH monitor) placement
Wireless esophageal acid monitoring with a small capsule.
Learn more →Appendectomy
Removal of the appendix for appendicitis.
Learn more →Feeding tube placement
Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube placement.
Learn more →Robotic surgery
Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery.
Learn more →Port placement & removal
Implanted port placement and removal.
Learn more →Skin, soft tissue cyst & lesion removal
Removal of cysts, soft tissue lumps and skin lesions.
Learn more →Lymph node biopsy
Open, laparoscopic or needle lymph node biopsy.
Learn more →Breast surgery
Surgery for breast cancer and other breast conditions.
Learn more →Schedule a consultation with Dr. Brown
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