Procedures
Dr. Guarino performs the procedures below. Each one links to a page with more detail about what to expect.
Dr. Guarino specializes in gastrointestinal endoscopy and minimally invasive laparoscopic and open general surgery, providing attentive, expeditious care tailored to each patient.
Colonoscopy
A camera exam of the colon to screen for colon cancer and remove polyps.
Learn more →Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A camera exam of the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine.
Learn more →MiVu™ reflux testing during EGD
Mucosal integrity testing for GERD, done during your upper endoscopy with no multi-day capsule to wear.
Learn more →Inguinal hernia surgery
Repair of a hernia in the groin.
Learn more →Umbilical/epigastric hernia surgery
Repair of a hernia at or near the belly button, or in the midline of the upper abdomen above it.
Learn more →Gallbladder removal
Removing the gallbladder to treat gallstones and gallbladder pain.
Learn more →Hemorrhoidal disease
Treatment for hemorrhoids that bleed, swell or cause pain.
Learn more →Barrett's esophagus surveillance & TissueCypher®
Scheduled EGD with biopsies for Barrett’s esophagus, plus risk testing on biopsy tissue already taken.
Learn more →Femoral hernia surgery
Repair of a hernia in the upper thigh, just below the groin crease.
Learn more →Breast surgery (lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy)
Surgery to remove breast cancer and check the nearby lymph nodes.
Learn more →Skin cancer excision
Removal of a skin cancer along with a small rim of healthy skin.
Learn more →Abscess drainage
Opening and draining a painful, infected pocket of pus under the skin.
Learn more →Skin cyst removal
Removal of a cyst that has formed under the skin.
Learn more →Perirectal abscess
Draining an infected pocket of pus near the anus or rectum.
Learn more →Temporal artery biopsy
Taking a small piece of the artery at the temple to check for inflammation of the blood vessel.
Learn more →Feeding tube placement
Placing a tube into the stomach for nutrition when a patient cannot eat enough by mouth.
Learn more →Subcutaneous lipoma excision
Removing a soft, fatty lump that has grown under the skin.
Learn more →Port placement (port-a-cath)
Placing a small implanted port under the skin for chemotherapy, IV medicines or frequent blood draws.
Learn more →Detailed procedure guides
Colonoscopy, EGD & feeding tubes
Colonoscopy, upper endoscopy (EGD) and feeding tube placement.
Learn more →Barrett’s esophagus & TissueCypher®
Surveillance EGD with biopsies and TissueCypher® risk testing for Barrett’s esophagus.
Learn more →MiVu™ reflux testing
GERD testing during your upper endoscopy, with no Bravo™ capsule to wear.
Learn more →Hernia surgery
Inguinal (groin), femoral and umbilical/epigastric (belly button and upper abdomen) hernia repair.
Learn more →Gallbladder removal
Removing the gallbladder to treat gallstones and gallbladder pain.
Learn more →Hemorrhoids & perirectal abscess
Treatment for hemorrhoidal disease and drainage of perirectal abscesses.
Learn more →Breast surgery
Lumpectomy, mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy.
Learn more →Skin & minor procedures
Skin cancer excision, skin cyst removal, abscess drainage and temporal artery biopsy.
Learn more →Lipoma removal
Outpatient excision of subcutaneous lipomas (fatty lumps under the skin).
Learn more →Port placement
Implanted port (port-a-cath) placement for chemotherapy and IV access.
Learn more →Schedule a consultation with Dr. Guarino
Call Charlotte Harbor Surgical in Port Charlotte. Mon–Thu 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am–12:00 noon.