Surgery
At Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center, our Surgery staff understands the stress that an expected or unexpected surgery may cause. Our surgical team is known for exceeding patient expectations by providing the best outcomes and compassionate care. You can have every confidence in the skills of our doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff to help you through your time here at Crossing Rivers Health.
We offer minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and standard surgical procedures in the following areas:
General surgery procedures performed at Crossing Rivers Health include:
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy/sentinel node biopsy/mastectomy
- Colon resection surgery
- Caesarean section
- Colonoscopy
- Cholecystectomy (Gall bladder removal)
- Dilation & Curettage
- Excision of Masses
- Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Upper Endoscopy
Crossing Rivers Health combines state‐of‐the‐art equipment and techniques with a pleasant, caring, and peaceful healing environment.
General surgery cases are performed by expert surgeons, along with a specially‐trained, experienced team of registered nurses, surgical assistants, surgical technologists, anesthetists and dedicated support staff. Collaboration with other patient care areas in the medical center such as medical imaging, lab, respiratory, and in‐patient therapies ensure the best care possible to our patients.
Our highly-trained surgical staff takes great pride in having a surgical site infection rate that is below the national average. That means our patients recover with less complications.
Crossing Rivers Health's Surgical Department offers the latest in technology and ENT surgical procedures, including:
- Ear tube placement
- Tonsils and adenoids
- Septoplasty
- Cochlear implants for hearing loss
Crossing Rivers Health's Surgical Department offers the latest in technology and gynecologic surgical procedures, including:
- Dilation & Curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- Tubal ligation
- Other contraceptive methods
Most of these procedures can be done on an outpatient basis, or may require a minimal stay at the hospital.
Whether you're undergoing an emergency procedure or an elective hysterectomy, rest assured that the highly skilled, compassionate staff at Crossing Rivers Health Medical Health will make your experience a positive one.
Crossing Rivers Health's Surgical Department offers the latest in technology and Ophthalmologic surgical procedures, including:
- Cataract surgery
Crossing Rivers Health provides joint replacement and sports medicine repairs close to home, including:
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Total joint replacement- hips, knees and shoulders
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel release
- Knee, hip, and shoulder arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Amputations
- Fracture repairs
Our orthopedic surgeons work in conjunction with our physical and occupational therapy department to ensure our patients have the best possible outcome.
Crossing Rivers Health's Surgical Department offers the latest in technology and pain management procedures, including:
- Management of pain (injections)
Podiatric procedures available at Crossing Rivers Health include:
- Bunionectomy
- Hammer toe correction
- Plantar fasciitis repair
- Triple Arthrodesis
- Ankle and foot repairs
Crossing Rivers Health's Surgical Department offers the latest in technology and gynecologic surgical procedures, including:
- Surgical oncology for bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancer
- Bladder incontinence
- Vasectomy
- Laser shock lithotripsy - kidney stone treatment
- Prostate surgery
Pre-operative evaluation and education
Before you come in for your procedure you will need to be seen for a pre‐surgical evaluation and education appointment. This appointment will be scheduled the day your surgery is set up.
Your Expert Surgical Team
The expert surgical team at Crossing Rivers Health that takes care of you during your surgery includes:
- Surgeons
- Registered nurse anesthetists
- Registered nurses
- Certified operating room technicians
Our team provides a sterile and safe surgical environment and offers innovative, top-notch postoperative pain-management options.