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Center for Advanced Surgery

Advanced surgical care, close to home.

a male and female surgeon looking down at patient

When you need surgery, you deserve experienced surgeons, advanced technology and compassionate care in a setting designed around your comfort and recovery.

The Center for Advanced Surgery at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital combines skilled surgical teams with brand new operating rooms, advanced imaging technology and streamlined patient care to deliver safe, high-quality surgical care for patients throughout central Illinois.

Whether your procedure is minimally invasive or more complex, our team is committed to providing exceptional care before, during and after your surgery.

A New Destination for Surgical Care

Our newly completed Center for Advanced Surgery was thoughtfully designed to enhance the experience for patients, families and care teams. The center features:

Four state-of-the-art operating rooms
Modern surgical technology and integrated imaging
A centralized sterile processing department that supports the highest standards of safety and efficiency

Every detail was designed to support exceptional outcomes while making your experience as comfortable as possible.

Other areas to open soon include:

Two advanced gastrointestinal (GI) procedure suites
Expanded pre-operative and post-anesthesia recovery areas
Comfortable spaces for patients and loved ones throughout the surgical journey

Surgical Services Available

Bariatric Surgery - Weight loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass)
Cardiovascular surgery (heart surgery interventions)
Gastroenterology (includes colonoscopy/endoscopy)
General surgery
Abdominal surgery (appendicitis treatment, gallbladder disease, gallstones, pancreatitis)
- Colorectal surgery/GI procedures
  - Anal fissure
  - Anal fistula
  - Diverticulitis
  - Hemorrhoids
  - Small bowel obstruction
Gallbladder surgery
Hernia repair (non-hiatal)
Ostomy
Wound care
Oncology (cancer)
- Cancer surgery (breast cancer, skin cancer, lesions)
Ophthalmology (eye/cataract surgery)
Orthopedics/Orthopedics (includes hip, shoulder, knee, bone and joint surgery)
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat/ENT)
Podiatry (foot and ankle surgery)
Robotic surgery
Surgery of the Hand
Urology
Vascular surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgeries

HSHS St. Mary’s is on the forefront of providing the community with minimally invasive surgical techniques and equipment. Minimally invasive surgery relies on laparoscopic technology which uses a small camera-like device to help your surgeon see inside your body with a much smaller incision than is typical with traditional surgery.

As a patient, this means you can experience less pain, lessen your incidence of infection, have a shorter hospital stay and recover faster than you would with traditional surgery.

HSHS St. Mary’s has three specialized operating rooms for minimally invasive surgical procedures, including:

Angioplasty
Appendectomy
Arthroscopic joint surgery
Carotid artery stenting
Laparoscopic hernia repairs
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
Robot-assisted Surgery including single-site

Support After Surgery

At HSHS St. Mary’s, your care does not end when you return home. A registered nurse from the surgery team will call you within 24 hours to ensure you are progressing as planned.

Physical and Occupational Therapy Services

HSHS St. Mary’s has physical and occupational rehabilitative services to help you return to optimal functioning after your surgery. HSHS St. Mary’s therapy team offers rehabilitation services pre-discharge and provides follow up services post-discharge on an outpatient basis.

Specialized Care at Home

If you require specialized nursing care at home, HSHS Home Care is available to help. Compassionate and trained nursing staff will work with your doctor to deliver the exceptional care you expect from HSHS St. Mary’s right in your home. Home health also offers a home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation service. 

Center for Advanced Surgery

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