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Surgery

At HSHS St. Elizabeth's, you'll find expert surgical care close to home, backed by the region's most advanced technology.

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Aquablation Therapy

Aquablation Therapy

Surgical treatment for men with an enlarged prostate

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Outpatient Surgery

Outpatient Surgery

Same-day surgical care with on-site testing and a team focused on getting you home safely

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Pediatric Surgery

Surgical care for kids, delivered with comfort and compassion

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Robotic Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Advanced surgery with smaller incisions and faster recovery - close to home

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Whether you need a planned procedure or urgent surgical care, our team is here for you 24/7.

At HSHS St. Elizabeth's, our surgeons cover a wide range of specialties and are committed to using the least invasive approach possible. With 15+ fully equipped surgical suites, you'll receive expert care from a team that includes board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists.

Types of Surgery

  • Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Endoscopy (Upper & Lower)
  • Foot & Ankle
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology
  • Heart & Vascular
  • Lung & Pulmonology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Urology
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Advanced Technology

At HSHS St. Elizabeth's, you have access to one of the most advanced surgical technology programs in the region. Our team uses the latest robotic and minimally invasive tools to help you recover faster, with less pain and smaller incisions.

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Anesthesia Services

The latest, evidence-based anesthesia techniques are utilized in the operating rooms, delivery rooms and procedure areas. The anesthesia care team at St. Elizabeth's consists of an anesthesiologist and certified registered nurse anesthetist who will care for the patient throughout their visit. Prior to each planned procedure, the anesthesiologist scheduled to care for the patient will conduct a pre-operative evaluation to formulate an appropriate, individualized anesthesia plan.

The anesthesiologist and patient work together to develop the best plan for their care during the procedure. The type of anesthesia is chosen based on the safety of the patient, the ability to provide a speedy recovery and allow the patient to go home sooner. There are four major types of anesthesia utilized that can be combined to best meet the patient's needs.

Types of Anesthesia

The patient is not conscious and has complete loss of sensation. This involves inducing sleep of the whole body, and the brain.
Local anesthetic is injected by the anesthesia care provider to provide numbness and loss of sensation to a region of the body. This could include spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, or upper and lower extremity blocks. Additional intravenous medication can be given to make the patient comfortable and drowsy. These techniques often assist with the management of post-operative pain.
During this type of anesthesia care the surgeon usually injects local anesthetic to the site of surgery to provide numbness and loss of sensation. The anesthesia care provider then supplements this with intravenous medication to make the patient comfortable and drowsy. The patient is monitored by the anesthesia care provider throughout the procedure.
Local anesthetic is injected by the surgeon to provide numbness and loss of sensation to a small area.