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Surgical technology has come a long way. Because of these technological advancements, GBMC is able to bring patients minimally invasive surgical techniques that can be performed for a variety of procedures.
This type of surgery, performed laparoscopically or using the da Vinci® robot, results in shorter recovery time, less pain and shorter hospital stays. Surgeries such as thyroid parathyroid, adrenal, and solid organ can all be performed using minimally invasive surgical techniques with successful outcomes. GBMC surgeons have also performed more than 1,500 endocrine surgeries using minimally invasive techniques.
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Dr. Turner has been at GBMC since 1999 and currently functions as the Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Maryland Hospital. In addition, he obtained further training in advanced laparoscopic procedures involving solid organs (spleen, kidney, adrenal), as well as hollow organs (stomach, small and large bowel.) Dr. Turner also received extensive training in endocrine surgery from one of Maryland's busiest endocrine surgeons, Dr. William Scovill.
His practice specializes in endocrine and advanced laparoscopic procedures, as well as general surgery. Dr. Turner is a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and is an active member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.
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