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Dr. Andrew Anthony Francis, MD is a general surgeon in Spokane, WA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2017 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Andrew Anthony Francis, MD is affiliated with Providence.
Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)
Hepatectomy, or liver resection, is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of the liver to treat cancer or other diseases. The liver is divided into one left and one right lobe, and each lobe is divided into segments. The amount of liver removed is dependent on factors such as the size, location, and number of tumors or other lesions. The following are types of liver resection:
Liver resection can be performed laparoscopically or through open surgery. Laparoscopic liver resection is a minimally invasive surgery that requires a few tiny incisions on the abdomen, through which the surgeon inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope). Open hepatectomy is performed through a laparotomy, which makes one large incision on the abdomen. Although a laparoscopic liver resection is associated with less pain and quicker recovery, patients may have to undergo an open liver resection depending on factors such as the location of the tumor and previous abdominal operations they have had.
After the liver resection, patients will stay in the hospital for up to six days. The recovery period will vary based on how much of the liver was removed. Limiting consumption of alcohol and light physical activity, such as walking, can help patients to have a speedy recovery.
Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)
Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:
Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:
Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.
The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Andrew Anthony Francis, MD graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at Summa Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Summa Health System (2023)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)
Licensed In: Virginia
Dr. Andrew Anthony Francis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Andrew Anthony Francis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan PPO, AARP, Interplan PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Regence, Providence, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Multicare Connected Care, Health Net Federal Services Champus, Regence MedAdvantage, BCBS MT PPO, Asuris Northwest Health, CoventryFirst Health PPO, Pacific Source, Regence PPO, First Choice PPO, InterWest Health, Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health, Premera Heritage, Health Net - Covered CA HMO, Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO, Premera PPO, ChoiceHumana PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Health Net of Oregon and Health Net - Federal.
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Dr. Andrew Francis obtained a license to practice in Washington.
