Surgery

General surgery is a surgical subspecialty that typically addresses the abdominal, chest and endocrine systems. Our general surgeons are able to diagnose your condition and partner with you in determining the appropriate course of action for your personal health. Some of the procedures we perform include:

• Appendectomy
• Gallbladder removal
• Hernia repair
• Spleen removal

While certain types of cardiovascular conditions can be remedied with medication and lifestyle changes, heart surgery may be necessary for more severe conditions. A few of the minimally invasive and open procedures we offer include:

• Aortic valve surgery
• Coronary artery bypass grafting
• Structural heart abnormality repair

If you are experiencing a more long-term neurological condition, or a more serious, acute issue, such as a cerebrovascular accidents (stroke), we pride ourselves on being a regional leader in neurosurgical care. We are the only area hospital to perform traumatic neurosurgery, and are committed to educating you about all stages of your condition, doing all that we can to ensure your success in recovery.

If you need treatment for back and spine issues, or other more complex joint issues, our orthopedic care team works to understand your unique situation to assess all available options before exploring surgical options. Once surgery has been determined as a proper course of treatment, we work with you to find the best type of procedure and recovery strategy which gets you back to your regular lifestyle as quickly as possible.

If your child's condition requires surgical treatment, we understand it may be stressful for you. Our compassionate pediatric team is committed to ensuring you and your child are comfortable and knowledgeable each step of the way. We perform the following surgical procedures for children, including:

• Abdominal tumor surgery
• Appendectomy
• Chest tumor surgery
• Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, including surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Liver surgery

Cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures offer you the opportunity to treat and correct physical appearance, as well as facial and bodily tissue function. Our surgeons perform:

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tucks)
• Breast augmentation and reductions
• Liposuction
• Reconstruction following burn injuries

Through our Level II Trauma Center, we have 24/7 coverage across several surgical specialties. Our skilled emergency and trauma surgeons are prepared to perform surgeries for a wide range of conditions, including:

• Brain, head or spinal cord injuries
• Burn injuries
• Deep cuts, stabs or puncture wounds
• Severe blood loss

If you experience incontinence, kidney stones or reproductive system issues (male), you may potentially benefit from urologic surgery. Our board-certified urologic surgeons directly manage urologic diseases and only use conventional surgery when possible. Your care is collaborative, with a team of medical specialists consulting to ensure you receive the best treatment plan for your condition.

With access to specialized surgeons, vein specialists and advanced imaging technology, our vascular surgery program treats conditions of the arteries, veins and lymphatic systems. Our vascular surgeons typically treat:

• Aortic disease
• Carotid disease
• Peripheral artery disease

In addition to traditional and laparoscopic options, our team can perform many procedures using robotic surgery. Robot-assisted procedures can offer several benefits, including faster recovery time, less pain and scarring.

During the procedure, a surgeon sits at a console next to you and operates using tiny instruments and a 3D camera. Your surgeon's hand movements are translated by a system in real-time, bending and rotating the tools while performing the procedure.

Our trained surgeons offer robotic-assisted technology for:

• Colorectal surgery
• General surgery
• Gynecological surgery
• Thoracic surgery
• Urologic surgery