At Phelps Memorial Health Center, our General Surgery team provides a broad range of surgical services. From routine screenings and minimally invasive procedures to more complex surgical treatments, our surgeons are committed to delivering high-quality right here in Holdrege, Ne.

Our team performs procedures involving the digestive system, breast health, thyroid and parathyroid conditions, hernia repair, vascular access, varicose vein treatment, and other general surgical needs. We also provide colonoscopy and upper endoscopy services for screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

General Surgery Procedure List

Breast Health
  • Cyst aspiration
  • Core needle biopsy
  • Incisional biopsy
  • Excisional biopsy
  • Lumpectomy
  • Mastectomy
  • Axillary dissection
  • Sentinel LN mapping/excision
Male Sterilization
  • Vasectomy
Thyroid
  • Fine needle biopsy
  • Thyroid surgery (lobe or total)
  • Parathyroid surgery
Abdominal
  • Colectomy
  • Appendix
Venous Access
  • Vortex/infusaports
  • Groshongs
  • Subclavian lines
  • Removal of infusaports
Gall Bladder
  • Open, with or without cholangiogram
  • Laparoscopic
  • Common bile duct exploration
Hernia (Adult and Pediatric)
  • Inguinal
  • Ventral/incisional
  • Umbilical
  • Femoral
  • With mesh
  • Hydrocelectomy
  • Orchiectomy
  • Vasectomy
Scopes
  • Upper endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy for mucus plugs
  • Dilation esophagus (balloon)
Hemorrhoid Treatment

Vascular
  • Varicose vein treatment
Laparoscopic
  • Diagnostic
  • Directed biopsy
  • Cyst aspiration
  • Colon resection
  • Appendix
  • Hernia repair
  • Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Minor Office Procedures
  • Toenail removal
  • Closure lacerations
  • Ganglionectomy
  • Circumcision (adult)
  • Excision skin lesions/cancers
  • Perc trachs
  • Tracheostomy
  • Tube thoracostomy

Contact our team at 308.995.2211 for a consultation.