Procedures

This chart is designed to give a general overview of surgeries in the Procendi database, and includes what the procedure involves, why it may be recommended, who usually performs it, possible risks / complications, and the typical time needed to return to normal activities. Just click on the procedure name for a detailed overview of each.

Please note, the information is meant to help you understand what to expect and to support conversations with your doctor or care team. Recovery experiences can vary widely depending on your overall health, age, other medical conditions, and the specific details of your surgery. This chart is not a substitute for medical advice, and you should always rely on your surgeon or healthcare provider for personalized guidance and recommendations.

Surgery (Who Performs It)	What It Is	Why It’s Done
Abdominal Hernia Repair (General Surgeon)	Fixes a weak spot in the belly wall where tissue pushes through. Examples: umbilical hernia, ventral hernia.	Pain, bulge, or risk of bowel getting trapped.
Appendectomy (General Surgeon)	Removes the appendix when it’s inflamed.	Appendicitis (emergency, risk of rupture).
Gallbladder Removal – Cholecystectomy (General Surgeon)	Removes the gallbladder, often for gallstones.	Gallstones, infection, gallbladder attacks.
Colon Surgery (Colorectal or General Surgeon)	Removes part of the large intestine. Examples: partial colectomy, hemicolectomy.	Colon cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease.
Gastric Bypass (Bariatric Surgeon)	Weight-loss surgery making the stomach smaller and rerouting intestines.	Severe obesity, diabetes, weight-related health problems.
Hiatal Hernia Repair (General or Thoracic Surgeon)	Fixes stomach slipping into chest through the diaphragm.	Heartburn, reflux, trouble swallowing.
Hysterectomy (Gynecologist / OB-GYN)	Removes the uterus (sometimes ovaries too).	Fibroids, cancer, endometriosis, heavy bleeding.
Inguinal Hernia Repair (General Surgeon)	Fixes a bulge in the groin caused by tissue pushing through.	Groin pain, bulge, risk of intestine getting trapped.
Lap Band Removal (Bariatric Surgeon)	Removes a weight-loss band from the stomach.	Band complications, poor weight loss results.
Lung Resection (Thoracic Surgeon)	Removes part or all of a lung. Examples: lobectomy, pneumonectomy.	Lung cancer, infections, severe lung disease.
Other Bariatric Surgery (Bariatric Surgeon)	Complex weight-loss surgeries (e.g., duodenal switch, revisions).	Severe obesity or failed prior weight-loss surgery.
Pancreas Surgery – Pancreatectomy (HPB Specialist Surgeon)	Removes part or all of the pancreas.	Pancreatic cancer, cysts, severe pancreatitis.
Prostate Surgery – Prostatectomy (Urologist)	Removes part or all of the prostate.	Prostate cancer, enlarged prostate causing blockage.
Rectal Surgery (Colorectal Surgeon)	Treats rectal cancer, prolapse, or bowel disease.	Rectal cancer, bowel disease, rectal prolapse.
Sleeve Gastrectomy (Bariatric Surgeon)	Removes most of the stomach, leaving a “sleeve.”	Severe obesity, weight-related health problems.
Spleen Removal – Splenectomy (General Surgeon)	Removes the spleen.	Trauma, blood disorders, cancer.