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A hernia is a bulge through a weakness of the body. Hernias often cause discomfort or pain, but nearly always require surgical intervention. Dr. Chupp performs many different hernia operations, both with and without mesh. These are done robotically, laparoscopically, or in a more traditional open fashion.
Tissue bulging through weak spot in groin
Tissue bulging through belly-button
A bulge through the abdominal wall (typically outside of the two sites listed above)
Tissue bulging through a prior incision site
Stomach abnormally passing through diaphragm into the chest
A weakness or abnormal opening in the diaphragm allowing abdominal organs to push into chest
Bulging through the pelvic floor - typically diagnosed on imaging
A bulge around a colostomy or ileostomy
There are a variety of reasons for needing a surgery on the thyroid or parathyroid glands. These are considered endocrine organs as they secrete hormones. If surgery advised, Dr. Chupp uses traditional open techniques in a minimally invasive fashion to improve scar appearance.
Removal of all or part of thyroid gland
Removal of parathyroid glands
More often than not, Dr Chupp approaches conditions requiring surgery in the abdomen robotically. There are times and locations where laparoscopic or traditional open surgery is preferred.
Removal of the appendix
Removal of the gallbladder
Removal of a portion or entirety of the colon
Removal of part or entirety of the stomach
Removal of a portion of the small bowel
Removal of the spleen - partial or full
Removal of part of the liver to treat liver tumors, cysts, cancers, or traumatic injuries
Surgery on stomach to treat gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) by partially wrapping stomach around part of the esophagus
Removal of part or all of pancreas
Sampling of breast tissue for a diagnosis
Removal of a portion of breast tissue - typically for treatment of breast cancer
Removal of nearly all breast tissue on either one or both breasts - typically done for treatment/prevention of breast cancer or gynecomastia
Some are candidates for a nipple-sparring mastectomy
Examining the inside of the body with a flexible instrument called an endoscope
Examining the esophagus, stomach, and part of small bowel - often done with reflux symptoms
Examining the colon for signs of disease - typically done for colorectal cancer screening
Nodes can be many places, but are typically found in the neck, arm-pit, or groin crease
Dr. Chupp uses Stryker's SPY-PHI imaging and fluorescence to retrieve lymph nodes most likely to have cancer in them
Removal of portion or all of a single lymph node - often done with clinical exam or radiologic guidance
Ports are often used for patients undergoing longer-term IV medications such as chemotherapy. Ports are placed in the operating room, but can often be removed in clinic if desired.
A tube placed in the stomach for nutritional access - typically done with a scope
A tube placed within the small bowel which can be used for nutritional access - typically done robotically
Dr. Chupp coordinates with Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic surgery colleagues to provide access to certain regions of the spine.
The spine in the neck
The spine in the chest
The spine within the abdomen/pelvis
Removal of various soft tissue masses like lipomas or cysts
Punch or excision biopsies to diagnosis skin conditions
Removal of various types of skin cancers to ensure complete removal with appropriate margins
Removal of subcutaneous birth-control devices
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Access Surgical - Ryan E. Chupp, MD FACS
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Main Phone 952.300.3400 | Fax 833.973.4334