Robotic Gallbladder Surgery
Same-day removal of the gallbladder through tiny incisions for gallstones, biliary colic, and cholecystitis — typically home the same afternoon.
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Procedures we perform.
A complete list of the operations performed by Dr. Shaw and Dr. Decio — robotic, laparoscopic, and open — across our five South Florida hospital affiliations.
Overview
One private practice. The full breadth of general and complex surgery.
Florida Surgical is a boutique private practice based in Coral Springs and serving Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, and the wider South Florida community. Our two surgeons — Dr. Joshua Shaw and Dr. Danilo Decio — are fellowship-trained, board-certified, and credentialed at five hospitals: Florida Medical Center, HCA Florida Woodmont, HCA Florida Northwest, HCA Florida Westside, and HCA Florida University Hospital.
The procedures below cover most of what we do. Whenever a robotic or laparoscopic approach is safe and appropriate, we offer it first — smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery. Open surgery is reserved for cases where it produces a better outcome. If you don't see your specific operation listed, call our office at (954) 755-0111 — we likely perform it or can point you to a colleague who does.
Procedures
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Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Minimally invasive groin hernia repair with mesh — faster return to work and exercise compared to traditional open repair.
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Recurrent, large, or multi-defect hernias of the abdominal wall — repaired with the right approach for the right anatomy, not a one-size-fits-all template.
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Repair of the diaphragmatic opening that lets the stomach slide into the chest, often relieving long-standing reflux and chest discomfort.
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Anti-reflux operations (Nissen, Toupet, LINX) for patients with chronic acid reflux who can no longer tolerate or rely on medication.
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Curative-intent surgery for adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas — including Whipple, distal pancreatectomy, and total pancreatectomy.
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Hepatic resection for primary liver cancer, colorectal liver metastases, and selected benign tumors — minor and major resections using robotic, laparoscopic, or open technique.
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Repair and reconstruction for bile duct injury, stricture, choledochal cysts, and cholangiocarcinoma — high-complexity hepatobiliary work.
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy — the cornerstone operation for cancer of the pancreatic head, bile duct, ampulla, and duodenum. Performed by a high-volume team.
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Robotic colectomy for colon cancer, diverticulitis, and large polyps — smaller incisions and faster recovery than traditional open colon surgery.
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Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication for patients whose esophagus has stopped pushing food into the stomach — long-lasting symptom relief.
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Our umbrella specialty for the esophagus and upper stomach — see this overview for our full approach to reflux, hiatal hernias, and motility disorders.
Learn moreAdhesiolysis for SBO
Lysis of internal scar tissue for patients with recurrent small bowel obstruction after prior abdominal surgery — robotic or laparoscopic whenever safe.
Learn moreAbdominal Wall Reconstruction
Comprehensive reconstruction for massive, recurrent, or loss-of-domain hernias — component separation, biologic mesh, and transversus abdominis release.
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Minimally invasive removal of most of the stomach — durable weight loss and powerful improvement of diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea.
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The gold-standard weight-loss operation for severe obesity with reflux or diabetes — durable weight loss and powerful disease remission.
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Minimally invasive removal of the spleen for ITP, hemolytic anemia, splenic tumors, and selected trauma — usually home the next day.
Learn moreUpper Endoscopy (EGD)
Outpatient scope of the esophagus, stomach, and first portion of the small intestine for reflux, swallowing trouble, bleeding, and surgical planning.
Learn moreLysis of Adhesions
Elective minimally invasive release of internal scar tissue causing chronic abdominal pain or recurrent partial obstruction — careful patient selection.
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Robotic 360° anti-reflux wrap for severe GERD and hiatal hernia — durable symptom control and freedom from daily PPIs.
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Robotic 270° partial wrap for GERD with weak esophageal motility — durable reflux control with less impact on swallowing.
Learn moreAdrenalectomy
Minimally invasive removal of an adrenal gland for hormone-producing tumors, suspicious masses, and selected metastases — most patients home in one or two days.
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Specialist surgery for esophageal cancer — minimally invasive when possible, with gastric conduit reconstruction.
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Minimally invasive removal of the body and tail of the pancreas for tumors, cysts, and chronic pancreatitis.
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Specialist surgery to remove the entire pancreas for diffuse IPMN, multifocal cancer, and selected hereditary syndromes.
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Robotic and laparoscopic removal of the right colon for cancer, polyps, Crohn's, and right-sided diverticulitis — with same-operation reconnection.
Learn moreLeft Hemicolectomy
Robotic and laparoscopic removal of the left colon for cancer, complicated diverticulitis, and large polyps.
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Robotic and laparoscopic resection of the transverse colon for cancer and large polyps, often as an extended hemicolectomy for the most reliable connection.
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Removal of the entire colon for ulcerative colitis, FAP, Lynch syndrome, and synchronous cancers — with reconstruction tailored to the diagnosis.
Learn moreNeedle Liver Biopsy
Image-guided percutaneous and laparoscopic core biopsy of liver masses and parenchyma for tissue diagnosis.
Learn moreExcisional Liver Biopsy
Laparoscopic and open removal of a focal liver lesion or wedge of liver for definitive tissue diagnosis when needle biopsy is not enough.
Learn moreTotal Right Hepatectomy
Formal anatomic resection of the right liver (segments 5–8) for primary liver cancer, metastases, and large tumors — with future-remnant planning.
Learn moreTotal Left Hepatectomy
Formal anatomic resection of the left liver (segments 2, 3, 4) for tumors and hilar cholangiocarcinoma — robotic and laparoscopic when suitable.
Learn morePartial Right Hepatectomy
Parenchyma-sparing anatomic resection of the right liver — sectionectomies and segmentectomies for tumors that do not require whole-lobe removal.
Learn morePartial Left Hepatectomy
Left lateral sectionectomy and segmental resection of the left liver — the model minimally invasive liver operation.
Learn moreWedge Liver Resection
Non-anatomic wedge removal of small superficial liver tumors with a margin of healthy tissue — minimally invasive in most cases.
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Specialist central liver resection (segments 4, 5, 8) — parenchyma-sparing alternative to extended hepatectomy, preserving both lateral lobes.
Learn moreTotal Gastrectomy
Complete removal of the stomach for gastric cancer with Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy reconstruction and D2 lymphadenectomy.
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Subtotal removal of the stomach for cancer, refractory ulcer disease, and selected gastric tumors — with Billroth or Roux-en-Y reconstruction.
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Robotic and laparoscopic resection of the distal half of the stomach for lower-stomach cancer with D2 lymphadenectomy.
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Laparoscopic removal of the gastric antrum for refractory ulcer disease and selected early antral tumors.
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Y-limb reconstruction connecting the stomach to the jejunum — for post-gastrectomy reconstruction, bypass of unresectable disease, and bile reflux.
Learn moreGastric Band Surgery & Gastric Band Removal
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement, band adjustments, and gastric band removal — including conversion to sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass when the band is no longer working.
Learn moreBile Duct Exploration (SpyGlass)
Single-stage laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with SpyGlass cholangioscopy for stones found during gallbladder surgery.
Learn moreBravo pH Probe
Wireless 48–96 hour esophageal pH monitoring placed during EGD to confirm GERD before anti-reflux surgery.
Learn moreSmall Bowel Resection
Laparoscopic and robotic removal of diseased small intestine with primary anastomosis — Crohn's, tumors, ischemia, obstruction.
Learn moreHartmann Procedure
Sigmoid resection with end colostomy for perforated diverticulitis, obstructing cancer, and other emergencies where reconnection is unsafe.
Learn moreFeeding Jejunostomy
Surgical or laparoscopic placement of a small-bowel feeding tube (J-tube) for long-term enteral nutrition when the stomach cannot be used.
Learn moreVenting Jejunostomy
Palliative tube decompression of the small bowel for malignant obstruction and refractory ileus — comfort care when curative surgery isn't possible.
Learn moreLymph Node Biopsy
Excisional and core needle biopsy of enlarged or suspicious lymph nodes for lymphoma diagnosis, metastasis confirmation, and infection workup.
Learn moreNephrectomy
Surgical kidney removal as part of en-bloc multivisceral oncologic resection — retroperitoneal sarcoma, locally advanced abdominal cancer, and select trauma.
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