3916 Ben Franklin Blvd. Durham, NC 27704 Main: 919-956-9300 Billing: 855-866-2392 Services Physicians Patient Resources About Us Contact Surgery Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) General Surgery Gynecology Ophthalmology Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Orthopedics Pain Management Plastic Surgery Podiatry Urology SURGERY General Surgery General surgeons are required to possess knowledge of and responsibility for the preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patients with a broad spectrum of diseases, including those which may require elective, or emergency surgical treatment. General surgery includes procedures involving the breast, endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, colon, liver, pancreas and rectum. The general surgeons who operate at North Carolina Specialty Hospital perform laparoscopic procedures to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as hernia repairs, appendix and gallbladder removal, and procedures involving the colon. This minimally invasive approach allows surgery to be performed through small incisions utilizing cameras to visualize the inside of the abdomen. At NCSH our general surgeons may utilize a “mini laparoscopic” approach when appropriate. A “Mini Lap” allows for even smaller incisions, using smaller diameter cameras and instruments, than traditional laparoscopic surgeries. The advantages of laparoscopic surgery for patients include less post-operative pain, quicker recovery periods, less risk of bleeding, and lower risk of infection. Breast surgery performed at NCSH, by general surgeons; include treatment of benign and malignant breast disease. Those procedures include biopsies, breast conservation and oncoplastic surgery, mastectomies and sentinel lymph node biopsies. Listed below are some of the General Surgery Procedures performed at NCSH: Appendectomy Hernia Repair (ventral, inguinal, incisional, umbilical) Thyroidectomy Colon Resections Exploratory Laparotomy Cholecystectomy Excision of Cysts, Mass, or Lipoma Port Placement Muscle Biopsy Excision of Pilonidal Cyst Hemorrhoidectomy Laparoscopic: Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Laparoscopic Epi-Gastric Hernia Repair Laparoscopic Colectomy Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Colon Surgery Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic Appendectomy Diagnostic Laparoscopy Breast Surgery: Breast biopsy (may include needle localization) Mastectomy (with or without Breast Reconstruction) Lumpectomy Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy STAY CURRENT Educational Articles & More View News & Press READ MORE OUR HOSPITAL About Us Leadership Awards & Recognition Testimonials Careers Departments Shop MEDICAL SERVICES Ear, Nose and Throat General Surgery Gynecology Ophthalmology Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Orthopedics Pain Management Plastic Surgery Podiatry Urology PATIENT RESOURCES Before You Arrive Billing Information Find a Physician Insurance Pay Your Bill Preparing for Surgery Charges for Services CONTACT Main: (919) 956-9300 Billing: (919) 595-8454 3916 Ben Franklin Blvd. Durham, NC 27704 SOCIAL MEDIA © 2021 North Carolina Specialty Hospital. All Rights Reserved. Website By Farotech Employee Resources Privacy Notice Non-Discrimination Notice