Areas of Expertise
ABDOMINAL / GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY IN TAMPA, FL
Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery have revolutionized the field of abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery. Our surgeons with their specialized training in minimally invasive surgery use these techniques to to comprehensively treat our patients. Our surgeons are experts in treating a variety of GI problems including surgical problems of the: gallbladder, appendix, abdominal wall (hernias), stomach, small intestine, colon (large intestine), rectum, adrenal and esophagus (GERD-heartburn-Barrett’s).
COLORECTAL SURGERY IN TAMPA, FL
Colorectal disease is an area of special interest for a couple of our surgeons. Colorectal surgery is a field dealing with the disorders of the colon (large intestine) , rectum and anus. Colorectal issues include colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, diverticulitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis), anal fissures and anal fistula. Surgical treatments include laparoscopic and robotic colectomy, colostomy, hemorrhoidectomy and fistulotomy.
ANORECTAL SURGERY IN TAMPA, FL
Anorectal disease refers to illnesses of the anus and/or rectum. The most common ailments include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anorectal abscesses and anal fistulas. Two of our surgeons specialize in treatment of these disorders. Most treatments can be done in our office or the outpatient setting.
HEARTBURN / GERD SURGERY IN TAMPA, FL
Anti-reflux surgery is a treatment for acid reflux or GERD, a problem in which food or stomach contents come back up from your stomach into your esophagus. A hiatal hernia can make the GERD symptoms worse and is addressed at the same time. Our surgeons are the only surgeons in the Tampa, FL to offer FDA approved procedures : LINX procedure, and Lap Nissen Robotic Fundoplications, these procedures are performed using robotic assistance.
THORACIC SURGERY IN TAMPA, FL
Thoracic Surgery encompasses treatment of conditions affecting your lung or chest. Two of our Suncoast Surgical surgeons are board certified thoracic surgeons and are skilled in the latest surgical procedures for treating complex chest problems.
BARIATRIC SURGERY IN TAMPA, FL
There are a couple of types of weight-loss surgery you’ll have access to here at Suncoast Surgical, depending on your personal issues. For example, classic bariatric surgery involves restriction – your surgeon will physically reduce the size of your stomach, forcing you to eat fewer calories. However, if you are a better candidate for a small intestine bypass, that could be an option, too.
ROBOTIC SURGERY IN TAMPA, FL
Our Surgeons have over 10 years of experience in robotic surgery. This surgical option is available for general surgery procedures such as gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery, as well as more advanced procedures in the subspecialties of colon and rectal surgery for colon and rectal cancer, foregut surgery, fundoplication for reflux, and bariatric surgery.