Procedures Performed by Dr Nico Stevenson
The surgeries and procedures mentioned below are not exhaustive. Each procedure is explained to the patient in detail as well as the course of action for the surgery for a more comfortable experience.
Endoscopy including Gastroscopies and Colonoscopies
Endoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to inspect and observe the inside of the body without performing major surgery. Usually, a flexible tube with a camera is inserted into one of the natural openings of the body to look for any issues.
Hernia Surgery
A hernia is when one of your organs pushes through the muscle or tissue that contains it. It may not cause symptoms but usually comes with discomfort and pain. A hernia eventually needs to be surgically repaired.
Endocrine Surgery
Endocrine surgery is a surgical sub-speciality focusing on surgery of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid gland, the parathyroid glands and the adrenal glands.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Keyhole surgery.
Minor Procedures
Excision of skin lesions and removal of in-grown toenails.
Basic Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas
Removal of the gallbladder, treatment of liver cysts and abscesses.
Breast Surgery
Breast surgery procedures are done on both men and women for a variety of reasons from cancer removal, to breast reduction, and reconstruction.
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Treat pathologies of the oesophagus, stomach and first part of the small bowel.
Surgery on the Colon, Rectum and Anus
Treat non-cancerous and cancerous diseases of the large bowel, rectum and anus.
Burns Surgery
Treatment of fire, hot water, chemical and electrical burns wounds.
Trauma Surgery
Manage injuries sustained after accidents.
Basic Vascular Surgery
Restoration of blood flow, vascular repair and dialysis access.
Emergency Surgery
Appendicitis, infection of the gallbladder, bowel blockages and peptic ulcer disease.
Major Skin and Soft Tissue Surgery
Treatment of non-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the skin, fat and muscles.
Sources: Cleveland Clinic
