Links (Specialties include vascular, endovascular, laparoscopic, oncological, colorectal, breast, and radioguided surgeries.)

Web MD
The world's leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.
Little Company of Mary
A nonprofit hospital whose mission is to deliver comprehensive quality health care, comprised of 25 facilities serving the greater South Bay and Harbor communities.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
A locally governed community, nonprofit medical center whose purpose is to provide quality healthcare services, predominately to the residents of the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula communities.
American College of Surgeons
A scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Represents more than 1000 board certified Colon and Rectal surgeons and other surgeons dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus.
The American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Established to promote the health and welfare of the American people through the development and maintenance of high standards for certification in the specialty of colon and rectal surgery.
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
The leading professional society and CME meeting, representing more than 3000 board certified surgeons who use endoscopy and laparoscopy as an integral part of their treatment of patients. Includes a succint overview of the issues related to laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
A non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the highest standards for the practice of laparoscopy, endoscopy and minimally-invasive surgery.
American Medical Association
Physicians dedicated to the health of America.
Laparoscopy.com
An internet site for laparoscopic surgery featuring pictures and video footage of various procedures, including laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
The University of Washington's Center for Videoendoscopic Surgery, Research and Training
Discusses laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
ABC's of Melanoma
Addresses issues relevant to melanoma, including the sentinel lymph node mapping method of surgical removal.
The Breast Care Site
Dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, this site includes information about skin sparing mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy.
The Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center at UCSF Cancer Center
Describes the reconstruction options after skin-sparing mastectomy.
Guidant
Discusses heart disease and cardiovascular disease therapies, including peripheral vascular disease.
VascularWeb
Presents information on vascular conditions, tests and treatments. This site is provided by the Society for Vascular Surgery.