Use of local infiltration anesthesia, topical anesthesia and minor nerve blocks. (All physicians may apply. Privileges will be granted with evidence of clinical experience.)
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy with biopsy
Esophagoscopy
Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy (Fiberscope) - diagnostic and operative
Incision & drainage abscess & hematoma (superficial)
Excision, superficial tumors
Incision & drainage pilonidal cyst
Biopsy, incision & drainage, excision and repair of mouth, tongue, lips, throat, & breast
Open Appendectomy
Appendectomy-Laparoscopic
Appendectomy-Biopsy or excision, peritoneum or omentum
Appendectomy-Secondary suture of abdominal wall for evisceration or dehiscense
Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Open
Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Laparoscopic
Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Femoral
Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Incisional
Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Inguinal
Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Umbilical
Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Ventral
Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Closure of perforated ulcer, tube gastrostomy
Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Repair of hiatal hernia
Stomach-Resection
Stomach-Gastrotomy
Stomach-Gastrostomy
Stomach-Gastrojejunostomy
Hernia - complicated-Open
Hernia - complicated-Laparoscopic
Hernia - complicated-incisional
Hernia - complicated-Recurrent
Hernia - complicated-Strangulated
Hernia - complicated-Ventral
Hernia - complicated-Splenectomy, Splenorrhaphy
Gallbladder-Cholecystotomy
Gallbladder-Open Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Gallbladder-Colonic Resection & Anastamosis
Larynx: Tracheotomy
Central venous catheter placement
Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis or shunt
Tracheostomy
Tube thoracostomy