Rachael E.P. Seddighzadeh, DO, MS Pronunciation Guide

Adrenalectomy (Open and Minimally Invasive)

Adrenalectomy is surgery to remove one or both of the adrenal glands located at the top of each kidney.

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Advanced Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Procedures

Advanced abdominal wall reconstruction procedures are done to help strengthen weakened abdominal muscles.

Alimentary Tract

Alimentary tract procedures and treatment help treat the passageway of the digestive system that leads from the mouth and the rest of the passageways that food and liquids travel through.

Anal Fistula and Fissure Procedures

Anal fistulas tend to form when an anal gland that has developed a pus-filled infection (abscess). Fistulas can occur with certain conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, or may happen after radiation therapy for cancer. An anal fissure is a tear in the tissue of your anus. Fissures are caused by the anal tissue stretching too much, which can happen during a hard bowel movement and causes pain and bleeding.

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Anorectal, Abscesses & Pilonidal Sinus Disease

ARC general surgeons offer surgery and treatment for anorectal, abscesses and pilonidal sinus disease.

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Breast, Skin and Soft Tissue

ARC general surgeons can treat hundreds of breast diseases, ranging from benign tumors and cancers to injuries, from breast cancer to breast masses, lumps, or cysts.

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Cholecystectomy (Laparoscopic and Robotic)

A cholecystectomy is surgery to remove your gallbladder, a small organ under your liver. It's on the upper right side of your belly (abdomen), and stores a digestive juice called bile that is made in the liver. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is less invasive, which means it uses very small incisions in your belly. The benefits of a laparoscopic proceduce is less bleeding and the recovery time is usually shorter than an open surgery.

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Colon and Rectal Surgery (Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic)

ARC general surgeons can treat a range of issues, from benign tumors and cancers to injuries, for gastrointestinal problems and anal and rectal issues. General surgeons routinely treat anal and rectal disorders, such as anal fissures, rectal cancer, Crohn’s disease and more, on a daily basis.

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Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a safe and effective way to test for cancer in the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer). A colon cancer screening is typically a 20-30-minute outpatient procedure performed at a hospital or surgery center.

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da Vinci Surgery

ARC offers minimally invasive surgical care using one of the most advanced and sophisticated tools, the da Vinci® Surgical System. The da Vinci® Surgical System is a tool that utilizes advanced, robotic technologies to assist your surgeon with your operation. It does not act on its own and its movements are controlled by your surgeon.

Endocrine Surgery

Endocrine surgery treats endocrine conditions by removing part or all of a gland.

Excision of Masses

ARC general surgeons perform the surgical removal of cysts, tumors, or other tissue masses.

Excision of Superficial Lesions (Office and Hospital Based)

ARC general surgeons can help treat superficial lesions. These are lesions that affect the surface of the skin.

Gastric Fundoplication (Partial and Complete, Laparoscopic and Robotic)

Gastric fundoplication is a procedure to treat GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) to help keep the esophagus in the right place and to stop the backward flow of fluid (reflux).

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General Abdominal Surgery (Open and Minimally Invasive)

ARC general surgeons offer general abdominal surgery to treat conditions that may affect your abdomen, stomach, or colon.

Hemorrhoidectomy/Banding

Hemorrhoidectomy/banding is a surgery to remove internal or external hemorrhoids.

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Incision and Drainage of Abscess (Office and Hospital Based)

Pus may collect in tissues, organs, or spaces when an area in the body becomes infected. Incision and drainage can help treat or relieve the appearance of an abscess.

Laparoscopic Fundoplication

Laparoscopic fundoplication is a procedure for patients with acid reflux, oesaphagus issues, and hernias that don't respond to medicine treatments.

Long-Term IV Access

Long-term IV access involves putting a catheter in a vein in your arm, neck, or chest to allow medicine and other IV liquids into blood vessels.

Lymph Node Biopsy (Incisional and Excisional)

A lymph node biopsy is a type of surgery done to remove lymph nodes, and helps find out if and how far cancer has spread in the body.

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Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy

Parathyroidectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove one or more parathyroid gland or a tumor that's affecting a parathyroid gland.

Paraesophageal Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic and Robotic)

Paraesophageal hernia is a type of hernia that is less common, and happens when part of your stomach pushes up through the opening (hiatus) into your chest and is next to your esophagus.

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Reflux Surgery and Management

Reflux surgery is a treatment to help relieve acid reflux symptoms and eliminate the need for medication.

Small & Large Bowel Resection for Benign & Malignant Conditions (Open & Minimally Invasive)

Resection is a surgery to remove any part of the small or large bowel affected by benign or malignant conditions.

Surgical Breast Cancer Treatment (Lumpectomy, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, Mastectomy, Oncoplastic)

ARC general surgeons perform breast cancer treatment procedures, including lumpectomies, sentinel lymph node biopsies, mastectomies, and oncoplastic surgery.

Surgical Treatment of Gastric Disorders

ARC general surgeons can perform surgery to help treat uncomfortable gastric disorders.

Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistulas, Fissures and Abscesses

ARC general surgeons can perform surgery to treat hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, fissures, and abscesses.

Surgical Treatment of Pancreatic Disorders

Many disorders of the pancreas require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Common disorders include pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and cystic fibrosis.

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Surgical Treatment of Pilonidal Cysts

ARC general surgeons can perform surgery to help treat pilonidal cysts.

Surgical Treatment of Spleen Disorders

ARC general surgeons can perform surgery to help treat spleen disorders.

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Thyroid and parathyroid surgery can help regulate the body's metabolism. Surgery aims to help alleviate disease and cancer symptoms and remove tumors.

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Thyroid Ultrasound, Biopsy and Removal

Thyroid ultrasounds help diagnose diseases or disorders of the thyroid by producing images of the area. If a mass or abnormality is found, an ARC general surgeon may perform a biopsy to determine treatment.

Ultrasound with Biopsy

Ultrasounds use sound waves to produce an image of an area. If an abnormality is discovered, an ARC general surgeon may take a sample or biopsy to a lab for testing.

Upper Endoscopy

An upper endoscopy is a procedure to examine the inner lining of the upper digestive tract.

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