Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures

Below is a partial list of procedures offered by Dr. Gillian, Dr. Lee and the Virginia Heartburn and Hernia Institute.

Please click on each item to learn more and see  surgical videos of our procedures

Chronic Abdominal Pain Evaluation
Removal of Adhesions (Lysis)
Heller Myotomy for Achalasia
Pyloroplasty for Gastroparesis and Delayed Gastric Emptying
GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) resection
Partial Gastrectomy for Tumor or Ulcer
Small Bowel resection for Tumor or obstruction
Abdominal Lymph Node biopsy
Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Adrenal Gland Surgery  (Adrenalectomy) for:
-Pheochromocytoma
-Adenoma
-Conn syndrome/Hyperaldosteronism
-Cushing Syndrome


Removal of the Spleen (Splenectomy) for:
– Hypersplenism
– ITP

Colon resection
– Polyps
-Cancer
-Diverticulosis

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