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Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD is a pediatrician in PHILADELPHIA, PA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the General Surgery - American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery - American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Residency: Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: General Surgery - American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery - American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 101 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $10,558.
Holly Hedrick, MD, is an attending pediatric and fetal surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She holds the Louise Schnaufer Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery.
