Surgery

Our surgical treatments vary by your condition, its location in your body and whether it's minor or more complex. Elective surgeries can be planned for a future date, while major surgeries can require hospitalization for a period of time. Minor surgeries are less invasive and may be accomplished on an outpatient basis.

Our surgical specialists offer a variety of procedures, including:

• Cancer surgery
• Cesarean section (C-section) during childbirth
• Colorectal surgery
• ENT surgery
• Endoscopic surgery
• General surgery
• Gynecological surgery
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Podiatric surgery
• Urological surgery

You may also be treated using minimally invasive techniques that aim to shorten your recovery time and provide the best possible outcomes. We take time to answer any questions you or your family have about your procedure, including what to expect and getting back to normal afterward.

Heart and vascular surgery

Our program provides a range of treatments designed to restore or improve heart function and circulation. Our surgical specialists perform techniques such as coronary bypass, insertion of pacemakers, minimally invasive mitral valve procedures and deep vein thrombosis surgery.

General surgery

General surgeons focus their efforts on your digestive system and abdomen. Possible surgical sites may include your esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas or gallbladder.

Joint replacement surgery

Our surgeons, nurses and medical professionals are leaders in orthopedic care. They provide advanced joint replacement procedures to increase your mobility and function.

Weight loss surgery

When you reach the limits of nonmedical weight loss treatments, we help you explore surgical options. Weight loss surgery reduces the size of your stomach and helps you meet your health and weight goals. We specializes in adjustable gastric banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

We have achieved accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Robot-Assisted Surgery, meaning we've met nationally and internationally recognized standards for delivering quality care and safety.

Some of the most exciting advances in medicine involve the use of robot-assisted surgery. In these minimally invasive procedures, the surgeon sits at a computer station showing him or her enlarged, 3D images of the area being operated on while using a robotic surgery system to perform the procedure.

It's important to note that the surgeon is in full control at all times. The robotic arms completely mimic your surgeon's movements, but the technology provides better dexterity and more precision than what can be achieved with the human hand on its own.

Robot-assisted surgeries we offer

Our robot-assisted surgery is available for a wide range of conditions and surgical specialties, including:

• Abdominal surgery, including gallbladder removal
• Bariatric surgery, such as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
• Colorectal surgery
• Gynecological surgery, including hysterectomy, myomectomy and endometrial resection
• Neck surgery, such as tumor removal
• Urology surgery, including prostatectomy

Procedures that are not performed robotically may still qualify for a laparoscopic technique, another minimally invasive procedure.

Single-site surgery

Depending on your circumstances, many robot-assisted surgeries can be done using a single incision. Also known as single-site surgery, having a procedure done through a single small incision often means shorter recovery time. Each surgery is different, but many hysterectomies and gastrointestinal (GI) procedures can be performed as single-site surgery.

You can register before the day of surgery and get your preadmission work completed in one area. This includes lab work and any other medical testing. You can also speak to an anesthesiologist and other specialists to ask questions about your procedure.