General Surgery
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Surgical Procedures
At Georgetown Community Hospital, there are a variety of surgical procedures performed by our general surgeons, including:
- Appendectomy
- Breast Surgery
- Colon Resections (for benign & malignant disease)
- Colonoscopy
- Gallbladder Removal
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
- Upper Endoscopy
Our general surgery staff consists of expert surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and technicians all dedicated to performing successful operations and promoting comfortable healing and recovery.
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Types of Surgery
Unless it is an emergency, you and your doctor may discuss surgery as a way to correct your condition on diagnosis. This decision is based on careful evaluation of your personal medical history and subsequent medical tests to determine the exact diagnosis.
Depending on the diagnosis, a patient has several surgery options:
- Elective surgery: A procedure you choose to have, which may not necessarily be essential to continue a good quality of life. An example would be to have an unsightly mole or wart removed.
- Required surgery: A procedure that needs to be done to ensure a healthy quality of life in the future. An example would be having kidney stones removed if other forms of medication and treatments are not working. Required surgery, unlike emergency surgery, does not usually have to be done immediately.
- Urgent or emergency surgery: This type of surgery is done because of an urgent, possibly life-threatening, medical condition, such as acute appendicitis or trauma.
Leaders in Robotic Surgery
Look for the GOLD! Georgetown Community Hospital is an accredited SRC Center of Excellence recognized for practicing the gold standard of evidenced-based surgical care.
Georgetown Community Hospital is a leader in robotic surgery, pioneering advancements that enhance patient care and surgical precision. Accredited as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation, the hospital is recognized for its exceptional standards in patient safety and quality of care. This accolade underscores the hospital’s commitment to leading-edge surgical techniques and its role as a Mentor Case Observation site, training physicians nationwide in the art and science of robotic surgery.
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