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Advanced surgical procedures are now available at Brazosport Regional Health System. Dr. Robert "Bud" Thompson has expanded his surgical practice from The Texas Medical Center to Lake Jackson. Dr. Thompson brings with him 17 years of Medical Center experience in treating a wide variety of surgical conditions- from simple problems to the most complex, life-threatening conditions. He specializes in performing the most up-to-date procedures available for any given surgical problem.
He has considerable experience and expertise in many different surgical areas. These include-
Cancer Surgery for malignant diseases of the Thyroid, Lymph Nodes, Breast, Skin and Soft Tissues, Stomach, Distal Esophagus, Small Bowel, Colon, Rectum, Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder, and Spleen. Many of the procedures for these diseases can be done with minimally invasive laparoscopy.
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for Cancer, Diverticulitis, Gallstones, Hernias, Appendicitis, Reflux Disease, Spleen disorders, Liver and Kidney cysts, and Diagnosis of other Abdominal problems.
Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment including minimally invasive breast biopsy, partial mastectomy, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, and axillary dissection.
Bariaric Surgery for weight loss, including follow-up for adjustments after the surgery, even if the surgery was done somewhere else.
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery using the latest techniques of intra-operative nerve monitoring and intra-operative parathyroid hormone measurements.
Other Head and Neck Surgery including lymph node biopsy, tracheostomy, and temporal artery biopsy.
Surgery for Skin Problems such as abscess, skin cancer, and chronic open wounds.
Surgery for Rectal Problems including hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, and rectal cancer.
Hand Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts, and minor injuries.
Pediatric Surgery for children 5 years and older including hernia repair, appendectomy, drainage of abscess, and excision of "lumps and bumps".
Vascular Access Surgery for placement of devices needed for chemotherapy and hemodialysis.
