General Surgery Services
Considering general surgery can be a big step filled with concern and hope for better health. When residents of Central Minnesota need excellent general surgery, they turn to Astera Health. Here, your surgical team provides expert care. Depending on your needs, our team often uses minimally invasive techniques when possible, giving you opportunities for less downtime and quicker recovery times.
When other treatments may not be enough, general surgery brings health and healing.
Whatever procedure you need, we customize your care plan to meet your specific needs. Our team of surgeons, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, and surgical nurses guides you along your care journey. This team provides education and answers any questions you have. Your team also informs your family medicine provider about your procedure. By doing this, the team helps make your transition to follow-up care seamless.
Body parts general surgery helps heal
At Astera, our team of skilled general surgeons is dedicated to providing exceptional care for a variety of issues, encompassing trauma, cancer, and complex conditions affecting systems throughout the body. Our surgical team’s expertise extends to managing concerns related to:
- The abdomen and abdominal organs. This includes procedures for appendicitis, hernias, gallbladder removal, and liver resections.
- Issues pertaining to the breast, skin, and soft tissue, such as surgeries for breast cancer, melanomas, sarcomas, and lipomas, and other women’s health-related surgeries.
- Conditions of the digestive tract or alimentary tract, such as surgeries for colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal perforations, and bariatric surgery for weight loss.
- Ophthalmic surgery for conditions affecting the eye and its vision capabilities, including cataract removal and surgeries for glaucoma.
- Cardiothoracic surgery, involving the heart and lungs, addresses conditions like coronary artery disease (through bypass surgery), valve disorders, lung cancer, and chest wall deformities.
- Disorders of the endocrine system, including problems with the thyroid and adrenal glands, interventions for hyperthyroidism, adrenal tumors, and pancreatic surgery for issues like insulinomas.
- Surgical needs involving the head and neck. This covers procedures for cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, and sinuses, as well as reconstructive surgeries.
- Orthopedic surgery for issues with bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. This includes procedures for fractures, joint replacements, and repair of torn ligaments.
- Neurosurgery for conditions of the brain and nervous system, such as tumors, aneurysms, congenital defects, and spinal cord injuries.
- Issues involving the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. This includes prostatectomy (for prostate cancer), surgeries for kidney stones, and removal of tumors in the bladder.
- The vascular system, encompassing surgeries for aneurysms, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, and concerns related to the blood vessels
Options tailored to your need
Every patient has different needs. That’s why the Astera general surgery team offers a range of surgical options.
Traditional open surgery
When appropriate, patients undergo traditional surgery, also known as open surgery, which involves a single large incision to provide the surgeon with a clear view of the surgical site. Results from traditional surgery are generally excellent.
Minimally invasive surgery
Advances in recent decades have allowed for less invasive general surgery. At Astera, our surgeons opt for minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. These techniques have the same outcomes as traditional surgery with additional benefits.
Compared to traditional surgery, minimally invasive surgery typically results in:
- Faster recovery
- Reduced pain
- Shorter hospital stays
- Smaller scars
Minimally invasive surgery takes place through a series of small incisions. The surgeon guides a thin, flexible tube to the surgical site. A camera on the end of the catheter acts as the surgeon’s eyes. The surgeon then inserts tiny tools through the other incisions and performs the surgery while watching real-time video from the inserted camera.
Along with general surgery, other Astera specialists use minimally invasive surgeries to improve their patients’ surgical experience. Other experts who offer minimally invasive surgery include:
- Ear, nose, and throat specialists treat balance issues, throat disorders, sinusitis, and more
- Heart care surgeons correct heart and vascular issues
- Orthopedic surgeons help heal bones and joints using advanced techniques, such as arthroscopy and robotic-assisted joint replacement
Our general surgery providers
Our specially trained, expert team includes certified registered nurse anesthetists, a certified physician assistant, general surgeons, and surgical nurses.
Meet our general surgery providers:
- Beth Jarrett, MD, attended medical school at the University of Michigan. She completed her general surgery residency at Pennslyvania Hospital – University of Pennsylvania.
- David Stover, MD, attended medical school at the University of Minnesota. He completed his general surgery residency at Hennepin County Medical Center.
We are your trusted partner for life. Find a general surgeon at Astera Health.
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Why choose Astera Health?
When you need medical care, you want to ensure you’re getting the best care possible. Astera strives to ensure that all patients always receive a high level of service. Patients love our clinics for all of the following reasons:
Care for all ages
We provide comprehensive services for all ages, from young children to older adults.
Personalized treatment
We develop customized treatment plans to meet the unique needs of every patient, ensuring they receive the best care.
Compassionate care
Our medical staff takes a personal interest in all our patients, providing compassionate care in your time of need.