Dr. Billy is a board Certified General Surgeon and specializes in laparoscopic, minimally invasive procedures of the abdomen. In addition to performing laparoscopic bariatric surgery our practice offers complex laparoscopic procedures including laparoscopic antireflux surgery, surgical repair of hiatal hernia, ventral hernia and inguinal hernia. Many other procedures can be completed laparoscopically. Patients interested in making an appointment to see Dr. Billy for evaluation of a general surgical problem can do so by calling our scheduling department at (805) 676-9100

Minimally invasive surgery has been used to approach a variety of general surgical problems with the goal of improving outcome, decreasing pain and improving recovery. Many surgical procedures which were previously done with large laparotomy abdominal incisions are now completed laparoscopically. A comprehensive list of the procedures offered at Ventura Advanced laparoscopic Surgery Associates is listed below.

Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery (heartburn surgery)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
Micro-laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Esophagus Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
Laparoscopic Stomach Surgery
Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Gland Removal)
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Emergency Laparoscopy