General Surgery
Hernia Surgery
A hernia can appear anywhere on the body, but those that usually require surgery appear in the lower part of the abdomen or groin area. Surgery can help remove discomfort, the appearance of bulging and reduce your risk of complications from a hernia. An open type of surgery is often performed on hernias; however, it can also be operated on endoscopically.
Proctology
Diseases of the colon, anus and rectum are normally treated with proctology procedures. A general surgeon, such as Dr. Ebanks, can help diagnose and suggest treatment options for conditions like hemorrhoids, anal fissures and anal fistulas. She can also perform a range of in-office procedures to treat these uncomfortable and distressing conditions.
Skin Excision & Subcutaneous Tumor
A new skin lesion or lump under the skin is definitely nothing to be taken lightly. To rule out malignancy and to quickly treat existing tumors, Dr. Ebanks performs skin and subcutaneous tumor incisions in-office. These procedures are performed under local anesthesia within a couple of minutes. Schedule an appointment today for peace of mind.
Liposuction for Lymphoedema
Liposuction is a surgical procedure for removing fat. In patients with longstanding lymphoedema there are often fatty changes in the limb, which become resistant to compression garments and manual lymphatic drainage. Liposuction can remove these fatty deposits permanently.
Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis
Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) describes a method of directly connecting the lymphatic vessels in the affected area of the body to the tiny veins nearby. This allows the excess lymphatic fluid to drain directly into the vein and be returned to the body’s natural circulation. It can usually be performed as a daycase procedure with the patient returning home the day of the surgery.
Lymph Node Transfer
Lymph node transfer is a relatively new procedure, which is proving to be very successful in the management of lymphoedema as a result of surgical removal of lymph nodes during breast cancer treatment. It was originally described by French plastic surgeon, Corinne Becker, and has shown to be of great benefit to patients plagued by lymphoedema. I am one of a few surgeons in Europe offering this technique and so far have had very promising results to date with several years follow up.
Scar Revision
A scar revision is surgery to improve the appearance of scars. Prominent scars can cause embarrassment and can lower self esteem. Though no scar can be completely removed, a scar revision will make it discreet, so that the chance of someone noticing it is greatly reduced.
