General Surgery Boise: Advanced Minimally Invasive Care

While Dr. Stockton is a fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist, the foundation of her practice is rooted in comprehensive general surgery. Patients seeking care for benign conditions benefit from the same meticulous precision and focused expertise required for complex cancer operations. Whether you require a routine elective procedure or a technical intra-abdominal surgery, Dr. Stockton provides definitive interventions designed to safely restore your quality of life.

General Surgical Procedures

Dr. Stockton treats a broad spectrum of elective general surgical conditions at Saint Alphonsus, prioritizing minimally invasive approaches to facilitate a faster recovery.

Abdominal & Digestive Surgery

  • Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy): Removal of the gallbladder for stones or disease, routinely performed as a same-day, minimally invasive procedure.
  • Appendectomy: Planned surgical removal for chronic issues or interval interventions following a previous infection.
  • Bowel Resection for Diverticulitis: Surgical management for severe or recurrent diverticular disease to prevent future complications.
  • Lysis of Adhesions: Targeted surgical division of internal scar tissue to resolve chronic pain or obstruction.
  • Diagnostic Laparoscopy: A minimally invasive evaluation to definitively diagnose unexplained abdominal symptoms.
  • Splenectomy: The technical removal of the spleen for cysts, blood disorders, or other benign conditions.

Advanced Hernia Repair

Dr. Stockton utilizes robotic-assisted techniques for the precise placement of surgical mesh, offering durable repairs for various hernia types:

  • Inguinal & Umbilical Hernias: Expert repair for groin and belly button hernias.
  • Recurrent Hernia Repair: Specialized intervention for patients who have experienced a failure or recurrence following a previous hernia surgery.
  • Ventral & Incisional Hernias: Repairing weaknesses occurring along previous surgical sites.

Specialized Soft Tissue & Endocrine Care

  • Skin & Soft Tissue: Complete surgical excision of lipomas, sebaceous cysts, and specialized management of pilonidal disease.
  • Benign Breast Disease: Removal of non-cancerous lumps utilizing the same tissue-sparing techniques used in breast oncology.
  • Adrenalectomy: The technical removal of the adrenal glands for benign, hormone-producing tumors.
  • Port-a-Cath Placement: Dr. Stockton provides reliable vascular access for her own oncology patients and accepts direct referrals from other regional providers for port placement.

The Patient Experience with Dr. Stockton

As a referral-based elective practice, our clinic focus is on scheduled, definitive care rather than emergency interventions. Consultations involve a straightforward evaluation of your symptoms and imaging, resulting in a clear surgical plan. To ensure undivided attention, Dr. Stockton operates on a highly structured weekly schedule, dedicating specific days strictly to clinical consultations and others exclusively to the operating room.

Consultations & Referrals

Whether you are a patient seeking a same-day general surgery procedure or a provider referring for robotic hernia repair in Boise or Nampa, our team ensures a seamless process. Contact our clinics at (208) 302-2300 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Stockton.