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(Pictured from l-r) Lee Trombetta, MD; Hans Zinnecker, MD; Matthew Broghammer, MD

Knowledge.  Experience.  Compassion.  That’s what you’ll find in the General Surgery Department at Winona Health.   Dr. Hans Zinnecker.  Dr. Matthew Broghammer.  Dr. Lee Trombetta. Three board-certified surgeons with more than 40 years of surgical experience between them.

The General Surgeons at Winona Health perform well over 2,000 procedures every year. They serve in leadership positions throughout the hospital, collect and follow data to assure high-quality service, and engage in clinical research. They are committed to getting you back to good health.

Services include:
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  • The General Surgery Department offers comprehensive management of breast diseases including benign breast lumps, breast pain, breast cysts and breast cancer. The surgeons at Winona Health work closely with radiologists and oncologists to provide a multidisciplinary approach to breast diseases that includes the latest in breast imaging, digital mammography, ultrasound and biopsy techniques. Our breast cancer care includes sentinel lymph node technology.
  • Winona Health has operating rooms that allow for the latest in minimally invasive surgery.  Abdominal surgery is performed through very small incisions with the help of high-definition cameras which minimizes post-operative pain and allows for a faster recovery.  The surgeons at Winona Health routinely perform laparoscopic hernia repair, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, colon surgery and anti-reflux surgery.
  • Health maintenance is a priority at Winona Health.  The General Surgery Department offers full service endoscopy, including colonoscopy for colon cancer surveillance and polyp removal.  In addition, we offer upper endoscopy used in the diagnosis and management of reflux disease (heartburn), ulcers and swallowing disorders.  We also offer emergent endoscopic management of intestinal bleeding.
  • The General Surgeons at Winona Health provide surgical care for a number of cancers. Some malignancies that are routinely managed include breast cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, thyroid cancer and skin cancer.  The surgeons work closely with radiologists, oncologists, and other disciplines to provide comprehensive care. All three surgeons also participate in a monthly cancer care conference and collect prospective data to ensure high-quality, up-to-date practice patterns.
  • We offer the latest techniques in the repair of inguinal (groin) hernias, abdominal hernias and diaphragm hernias. This often includes minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques and use of cutting-edge mesh and biologic prosthetic materials. We strive to make recovery time as short as possible and minimize post-operative pain.
  • The surgeons at Winona Health work with Emergency Room providers to deliver prompt, responsive, high-quality surgery for emergency conditions that include appendicitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, severe infections and other problems. All three surgeons have critical care experience and routinely manage complicated patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
  • Minor surgical procedures for a number of conditions are conveniently performed in the General Surgery clinic.   Lipoma removal, skin cyst removal, mole removal, and various biopsies are common procedures.  We also provide wound care for complicated non-healing wounds.  Venous access procedures (“ports”) are offered for patient requiring chemotherapy or other infusions.  Dialysis access with either catheters or fistulas is available. Surgery for ganglion cysts and carpal tunnel syndrome is also regularly performed.
  • There are surgical procedures available to help manage heartburn and acid reflux. The surgeons at Winona Health are trained in the management of reflux disease to include upper endoscopy and comprehensive pre-operative evaluation. Winona Health offers “incisionless” endoscopic surgery for reflux, as well as the “Gold Standard” laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for management of reflux.
  • We offer hemorrhoid surgery including use of the “harmonic scalpel” or ultrasound knife, and “banding” of hemorrhoids. The surgeons at Winona Health also manage various other anal diseases to include infections, fissures and fistulas.
  • Winona Health General Surgeons have extensive experience in thyroid surgery, which can include removal of part or all of the thyroid gland. We can manage thyroid lumps, cysts, goiters or cancers.
  • A vasectomy is a common procedure and can be performed in the clinic under local anesthesia, or in the operating room with sedation.
For more information:

General Surgery
859 Mankato Avenue
Winona, MN 55987
Winona Health campus, 2nd floor of clinic
507.457.7700

 

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