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Dr. Joy L. Graf, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Sacramento, CA specializing in pediatric general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. Dr. Joy L. Graf, MD is affiliated with Sutter Medical Group (SMG) and Sutter Health.
2801 K Street Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95816
5275 F Street Suite 3
Sacramento, CA 95819
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. Joy L. Graf, MD graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatric Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Surgery
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Joy Graf's medical specialty is surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and pediatric general surgery. Dr. Graf graduated from the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis. She is especially interested in laparoscopic surgery. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento and Sutter Medical Group (SMG). Dr. Graf welcomes new patients at her office inSacramento, CA as reported by Sutter Health.
