Conditions and services

At Ascension Saint Agnes Maryland Surgeons, we provide personalized surgical cancer care grounded in a strong patient-surgeon relationship and a multidisciplinary approach proven to improve outcomes.

Our surgeons guide you from diagnosis and staging through treatment and recovery, working closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other specialists to create a customized cancer treatment plan. We take a holistic approach, educating patients and families about their diagnosis and the role surgery can play in improving outcomes.

Our surgical oncology team is specially trained to treat complex cancers. When appropriate, we offer minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, which may reduce incision size, support faster recovery and improve cosmetic results.

We provide surgical care for:

• Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers
• Pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancers
• Breast cancer
• Endocrine cancers
• Melanoma
• Soft-tissue sarcomas

Ascension Saint Agnes Maryland Surgeons, offers expert, patient-focused care for a wide range of colorectal diseases and conditions.

Our team works closely with patients at every stage of treatment, partnering with gastroenterologists through a multidisciplinary approach to ensure care is coordinated and tailored to each individual. During your visit, we take time to explain your condition, discuss treatment options, and outline how surgical care may help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.

Our board-certified surgeons specialize in the treatment of a wide range of gastrointestinal and colorectal conditions, offering compassionate, individualized care. When appropriate, we use minimally invasive surgical techniques to support faster recovery and better outcomes.

We specialize in:

• Endoscopy
• Sphincter-sparing surgery
• Colectomy
• Surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Hemorrhoid surgery
• Anorectal surgery

The endocrine system plays a vital role in regulating many of the body’s essential functions, including metabolism, blood pressure, and energy levels. When an endocrine gland is affected by disease, these processes can become disrupted, leading to symptoms caused by hormone levels that are either too low or too high.

Our surgeons work closely with each patient to thoroughly evaluate their condition and collaborate with endocrinologists through a multidisciplinary approach to develop the most effective treatment plan. We prioritize education and clear communication, ensuring patients and their families understand the diagnosis and the benefits of each treatment option.

Ascension Saint Agnes Maryland Surgeons offers specialty-trained endocrine surgeons with expertise in surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. When appropriate, we use minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, particularly for adrenal surgery, to help reduce incision size, minimize pain, lower infection risk and support faster recovery.

We specialize in:

• Thyroidectomy
• Parathyroidectomy
• Adrenalectomy

At Ascension Saint Agnes Maryland Surgeons, we provide expert general surgery care with a focus on clear communication, compassion and personalized treatment.

Our board-certified general surgeons use advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques whenever appropriate to deliver precise care, support faster recovery and improve outcomes. We take time to explain each diagnosis and treatment option so patients can make informed decisions with confidence.

Our general surgery services include:

• Appendectomy
• Gastrectomy
• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Splenectomy
• Foregut procedures
• Removal or drainage of cysts and soft-tissue lesions

Hernias most often occur in the abdomen when a weakness in the muscle wall allows tissue or an organ to protrude. Our board-certified general surgeons evaluate each hernia type and recommend a personalized treatment plan. Many hernias can be repaired using laparoscopic or robotic-assisted surgery, which typically results in smaller incisions, less postoperative pain and faster recovery. When appropriate, mesh repair is used to strengthen the abdominal wall and reduce the risk of recurrence.

We take time to explain each diagnosis and treatment option, ensuring patients understand their condition and what to expect before and after surgery. Our team uses state-of-the-art technology and advanced surgical techniques to deliver precise care with excellent functional and cosmetic outcomes.

We treat common hernia types, including:

• Inguinal hernias
• Ventral and incisional hernias
• Umbilical hernias
• Recurrent hernias

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) includes both laparoscopic and robotic techniques. These procedures are performed through several small, bandage-sized incisions that allow the surgeon to access the abdomen using specialized instruments and a high-definition camera. This approach minimizes trauma to surrounding tissue while maintaining surgical precision.

Robotic-assisted surgery builds on laparoscopic techniques by providing the surgeon with enhanced control, precision, and visualization. Using robotic instruments guided from a console, surgeons are able to perform complex procedures with greater dexterity and magnified, high-definition views.

Patients who undergo minimally invasive surgery often experience smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, a lower risk of infection, and faster recovery. Robotic-assisted surgery offers additional benefits, including improved instrument control and accuracy for select procedures.

We offer minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery for:

• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Hernia repair
• Appendectomy
• Colectomy
• Anti-reflux surgery
• Pancreatic and liver surgery

Pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery focuses on the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the pancreas, liver, bile ducts and gallbladder.

Ascension Saint Agnes Maryland Surgeons offers highly skilled, board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons who use state-of-the-art technology and advanced surgical techniques. Depending on the condition, we may offer minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic surgery, which can support faster recovery, increased precision and improved cosmetic outcomes.

We specialize in pancreatic and hepatobiliary procedures, including:

Pancreatic procedures

• Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
• Distal (left) pancreatectomy
• Pancreatic debridement and drainage

Liver procedures

• Major and minor partial hepatectomy
• Liver biopsy
• Drainage of liver cysts

Biliary procedures

• Bile duct resection
• Simple cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Extended cholecystectomy