Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD is a general surgeon in Cleveland, OH specializing in general surgery. Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A-100
Cleveland, OH 44195
Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)
Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.
Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.
Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.
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.
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD treated as a general surgeon in Cleveland, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the General Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.
Residency: University of Missouri Health System (2016)
Board Certification: General Surgery
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lucas Randall Beffa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,684
ProGrip $906 |
Dextile $433 |
Lapro-Clip $27 |
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$2,600
Endoscopes (2D &3D) $1,400 |
CONMED 3DHD Video Systems $1,200 |
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$2,584
OPTIFIX $1,561 |
Phasix Mesh $456 |
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$1,475
AccuMesh $65 |
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$1,091
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,091 |
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$2,167
SYNECOR Biomaterial $488 |
GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial $171 |
Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $163 |
OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $160 |
GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $122 |
Other $1,063 |
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Dr. Lucas Beffa's medical specialty is general surgery. Dr. Beffa's areas of expertise include the following: achalasia, second opinions, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). He is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. His medical residency was performed at the University of Missouri Health System. Patient ratings for Dr. Beffa average 5.0 stars (out of 5).
