General Surgery Medical Expertise
Here at The Iowa Clinic, there's no generalized approach to general surgery. Your individual health needs are reviewed on an individual basis, ensuring the best outcome for your surgical procedure.
Adrenal Surgery
Although small, your adrenal glands have a big effect on your body. The hormones they produce control important functions like metabolism, blood pressure and the immune system. When there's a tumor or too much hormone, surgery is a first step to bring things back in balance.
Breast Surgery
Women have a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer in their lifetime. Whether you have a diagnosis or found out you have heightened risks, there are life-saving surgical options available. Our surgeons are among the best in the state in patient care and surgical outcomes.
Thyroid & Lymph Node Surgery
Nearly every case of thyroid cancer requires surgery. And when the thyroid is removed, the nearby lymph nodes in the neck often come out too. The Iowa Clinic's surgeons are experienced in thyroidectomy and treat each procedure as an individual treatment specific to you.
Appendix Surgery
An infection in your appendix is dangerous. If it bursts, the infection can spread to your belly and become much more serious. That's why the only time you hear about appendix surgery in emergency situations. If you have appendicitis, we act quickly to keep you safe.
Foregut Surgery
The general surgeons at The Iowa Clinic can perform a number of procedures on your foregut — the part of the GI tract containing the esophagus and stomach. When you have serious upper GI issues, our team works alongside other specialists to find the best surgery for you.
Hernia Surgery
The larger the hernia, the more likely it is to cause pain and complications — and require surgery. The Iowa Clinic's general surgeons routinely take out hernias, patch you up and get you back to living and moving again. Trust our team to fix your hernia, wherever it is.
Pancreatic Surgery
When you choose The Iowa Clinic, you have access to one of the region's best surgeons specializing in diseases of the pancreas. In collaboration with other experts and with the help of robotics, our surgical team can perform a variety of advanced procedures.
General Robotic Surgery
At The Iowa Clinic we offer robotic surgery options across various surgical departments. It is important that you speak with your provider to determine if a robotic surgery is the best option for you.
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Find General Surgical care at an Iowa Clinic location nearest to you.
General Surgery providers are conveniently located at campuses in or near the Des Moines metro area.
