Types of Operations

	Hernia repair -- inguinal (groin), umbilical, ventral, hiatal
	Gallbladder -- removal for gallstones, usually laparoscopic cholecystectomy
	Mastectomy or lumpectomy -- for breast cancer; or breast biopsy for lumps or abnormal mammograms
	Thyroidectomy -- for thyroid cancer or large nodular goiter
	Skin lesion excision -- for melanoma or other skin growths
	Stomach surgery -- for anti-reflux procedure, ie, hiatal hernia or stomach cancer
	Small bowel surgery for bowel obstructions
	Colon removal or colectomy -- for colon cancer
	Hemorrhoidectomy -- for recurrent hemorrhoid inflammation
	Appendectomy -- for appendicitis
	Diagnostic laparoscopy -- for difficult-to-diagnose abdominal pain