Surgery Center - Dignity Health - Ventura, CA

Minimally invasive surgery uses small cuts (incisions) to access the problem area, often with the help of specialized instruments and tiny cameras. Compared to traditional open surgery, these techniques typically result in less pain, a faster recovery and a lower risk of complications. Common minimally invasive approaches include laparoscopic, endoscopic and robot-assisted surgery.

We treat breast cancer and noncancerous breast diseases, such as soft tissue tumors and breast cysts. Our experienced breast surgeons often use laparoscopic and robot-assisted techniques to remove tumors and perform procedures such as:

• Breast cancer surgery

• Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy)

• Breast reconstruction surgery

• Lymph node removal surgery

• Mastectomy

• Partial mastectomy

You’ll find comprehensive colon and rectal surgery services, from routine colonoscopies to transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD), an advanced, minimally invasive procedure that provides an alternative to hemorrhoidectomy. Having performed the first THD in Ventura County, we actively teach this novel technique to other surgeons.

Our experienced team diagnoses and treats diseases such as colon, rectal and anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and hemorrhoids. Using leading technology, including high-resolution imaging and minimally invasive techniques, we help prevent, find and care for colorectal problems as early as possible.

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At Dignity Health Surgery Center, we’re experienced in routine and complex procedures for a variety of conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), appendicitis, gallstones, hemorrhoids and hernias.

Our general surgeons specialize in laparoscopic, endoscopic and robot-assisted techniques for:

• Anti-reflux surgery for GERD, including the LINX procedure and fundoplication
• Colorectal surgery
• Foregut and upper gastrointestinal surgery
• Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
• Hernia repair
• Liver resection
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement
• Splenectomy
• Thyroid surgery

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Our surgeons specialize in treating many types of hernias, including inguinal, umbilical, ventral and hiatal hernias. We often use minimally invasive techniques to perform hernia repairs, such as laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

Yes, we offer expert surgical care for all types of skin lesions and skin cancer with procedures that help prevent and remove cancer cells, such as cryotherapy, curettage and electrosurgery. We also care for skin cancer that has spread and caused soft tissue sarcomas (tumors), affecting muscles, fat, lymph nodes, blood vessels and nerves.

At Dignity Health Surgery Center – Ventura, we accept many health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal. If you have questions about specific health insurance plans we accept, contact our office, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.