All Procedures
Surgical Procedures
Dr. Paul Toomey performs robotic and minimally invasive surgery for a full range of general surgical conditions — with same-day or next-day discharge whenever possible.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic Hernia Repair
Dr. Paul Toomey performs minimally invasive robotic hernia repair using the da Vinci system — offering smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery than open surgery.
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Minimally Invasive
Gallbladder Removal
Dr. Toomey performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy with 3–4 small incisions, allowing same-day discharge for most patients.
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Colorectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Dr. Toomey performs robotic and laparoscopic colon resection for diverticulitis, colon cancer, polyps, and Crohn's disease with significantly shorter recovery than open colectomy.
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Acute Surgery
Appendectomy
Acute appendicitis requires prompt surgical removal. Dr. Toomey performs laparoscopic appendectomy — most patients go home within 24 hours.
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Endocrine Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Dr. Toomey performs partial and total thyroidectomy for thyroid nodules, cancer, goiter, and hyperthyroidism using intraoperative nerve monitoring.
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Upper GI Surgery
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Hiatal hernias allow the stomach to slide into the chest cavity — causing severe GERD, regurgitation, and respiratory symptoms. Dr. Toomey repairs hiatal hernias laparoscopically with fundoplication when indicated.
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Hernia Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral hernias form through the abdominal wall — often at prior incision sites (incisional hernias). Dr. Toomey performs robotic ventral hernia repair with mesh for durable results.
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Colorectal Surgery
Rectal Surgery
Rectal cancer, rectal prolapse, and other rectal conditions may require surgical intervention. Dr. Toomey performs minimally invasive low anterior resection and other rectal procedures.
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Endocrine Surgery
Adrenal Surgery
Adrenal tumors — including pheochromocytomas, aldosterone-producing adenomas, and incidentalomas — may require removal. Dr. Toomey performs laparoscopic adrenalectomy with minimal recovery time.
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GI Surgery
Small Bowel Surgery
Small bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, and small bowel tumors may require surgical resection. Dr. Toomey performs laparoscopic small bowel resection with primary anastomosis in most cases.
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Abdominal Surgery
Splenectomy
Spleen removal may be needed for ITP, hemolytic anemia, splenomegaly, or trauma. Dr. Toomey performs laparoscopic splenectomy as the preferred approach for most benign indications.
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Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery Bradenton
Florida Surgical Specialists is a leading robotic surgery center in the Bradenton-Sarasota region. Dr. Toomey performs a full range of general surgical procedures using the da Vinci robotic system.
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Outpatient Surgery
Outpatient Surgery
Many general surgical procedures no longer require an overnight hospital stay. Dr. Toomey performs a wide range of outpatient general surgical procedures at accredited surgery centers in Bradenton and Sarasota.
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Cancer Surgery
Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. Dr. Toomey performs robotic and laparoscopic colon and rectal resection for colorectal cancer — with coordination through a multidisciplinary cancer care team.
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Emergency Surgery
Emergency Surgery
Acute abdominal emergencies — appendicitis, perforated ulcer, bowel obstruction, strangulated hernia — require immediate surgical expertise. Dr. Toomey provides emergency general surgery coverage at Manatee Memorial and Blake Medical Center.
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General Surgery
Soft Tissue Mass Removal
Lumps and bumps under the skin — lipomas, sebaceous cysts, epidermoid cysts, and suspicious masses — are evaluated and removed by Dr. Toomey with pathology sent for all removed tissue.
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Oncology Support
Port Placement & Removal
Cancer patients requiring chemotherapy need reliable venous access. Dr. Toomey performs port placement (Port-a-Cath) and removal as outpatient procedures — minimizing disruption to cancer treatment schedules.
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Anorectal Surgery
Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
Pilonidal cysts and sinuses cause pain, infection, and drainage at the tailbone. Dr. Toomey performs excision with flap closure (Karydakis or cleft lift) for lowest recurrence rates.
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Anorectal Surgery
Hemorrhoid Surgery
Hemorrhoids that don't respond to conservative treatment can be definitively treated with rubber band ligation, hemorrhoidectomy, or transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD). Dr. Toomey offers the full spectrum.
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Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric Surgery Consultation
For patients with severe obesity and metabolic disease, bariatric surgery may be the most effective long-term treatment. Dr. Toomey performs initial evaluation and referral coordination for bariatric procedures.
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Skin Surgery
Skin Cancer Excision
Melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma may require wide local excision. Dr. Toomey performs skin cancer excision with sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma when indicated.
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Wound Care
Complex Wound Care
Chronic wounds, infected surgical sites, and complex traumatic wounds require specialized surgical management. Dr. Toomey performs wound debridement, VAC therapy management, and wound closure procedures.
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Sarasota Location
Gallbladder Surgery Sarasota
Serving patients from Sarasota, Venice, and North Port for laparoscopic gallbladder removal and other general surgical procedures. Dr. Toomey operates at facilities convenient to Sarasota County patients.
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Sarasota Location
Hernia Surgery Sarasota
Sarasota and Manatee County patients benefit from expert robotic hernia repair close to home. Dr. Toomey brings da Vinci robotic hernia expertise to the Sarasota region.
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Minimally Invasive
Minimally Invasive Surgery Florida
Minimally invasive surgery — laparoscopic and robotic — is now the standard for most general surgical procedures. Florida Surgical Specialists leads the Bradenton-Sarasota region in minimally invasive surgical volume.
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