Surgical Services Vancouver, WA
General Surgery Procedures
At Vancouver Vein & Surgical Center, we perform a wide variety of general surgeries, in addition to vein surgery. Our clinic is led by board-certified general surgeon Dr. Rubano, who specializes in general, trauma, and minimally invasive surgery. Many of the procedures we perform are offered on an outpatient basis, meaning patients do not have to stay overnight and can return home the same day.
Contact Vancouver Vein & Surgical Center today to learn more about the surgeries we perform.
Surgeries we offer include:
- Abscess or cyst drainage or aspiration
- Anal and rectal surgery-hemorrhoids/fissures/fistulas/lesions
- Dressing and Debridement of wounds
- Excision of subcutaneous/soft tissue “lumps and bumps”
- Excision of skin lesion lesions, benign and malignant
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair-open and laparoscopic
- Lymph node biopsy
- Pilonidal cyst disease
- Port catheter placement and replacement
- Skin grafts
- Vasectomy
We know that undergoing surgery can be an intimidating experience. Rest assured our knowledgeable staff will be here to answer your questions and guide you through every step of the procedure. Learning more about what your procedure involves can comforting. Every procedure comes with risks, but in most cases, the risk of injury or mistake are extremely low. Our team will speak openly and honestly with you about any procedure you’d like to learn more about.
Minimally Invasive Surgery in Vancouver, WA
The term “minimally invasive surgery” covers a wide range of techniques designed to minimize scarring, pain, and recovery time. Unlike traditional open surgery, minimally invasive surgery only requires a few small, strategic incisions. Usually, a surgeon has to make larger incisions so that they have room to operate on the affected area. With the invention of imaging technology like laparoscopes, this is no longer necessary for many operations. Laparoscopes are small, tube-shaped cameras with attached instruments that can be weaved into the surgical area through small incisions. This allows the surgeon to view the operating area and make precise movements.
Smaller incisions mean that there is less risk of infection during the operation and patients can recover faster. When it comes to medical care, it is important to explore the more conservative options before considering surgery. Minimally invasive surgery has proven to be a highly safe, effective, and efficient strategy that can produce outstanding results while sparing patients the strain of traditional open surgery.