Surgery
Surgery is a branch of medicine that involves treating diseases or injuries by adjusting or removing organs, tissues or bones. Surgery includes both necessary procedures, like cardiac surgery, or elective procedures, such as joint replacement.
Surgical care in Vidalia, Georgia
Surgery can be unsettling, but we work to make you comfortable before, during and after your procedure.
At Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, our specialists take a personalized approach to your surgical care. We specialize in a wide range of procedures that treat many different illnesses, injuries and conditions.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Surgical services we offer
Our expert surgeons specialized techniques to perform a variety of advanced surgeries that prioritize your results and recovery.
General surgery
General surgery focuses on conditions affecting the abdomen, chest and endocrine system. Our surgeons are skilled in diagnosing these conditions and will work closely with you to decide the best treatment plan personalized to your unique health needs.
Some of the general procedures we perform include:
- Appendectomy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Spleen removal
Minimally invasive surgeries
Our skilled surgeons use a variety of advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgery and robot-assisted surgery. Some potential benefits of minimally invasive procedures can be:
- Faster recovery times
- Minimal scarring
- Shorter hospital stay
- Smaller incisions
Other surgical specialties
We offer a variety of personalized care unique to your needs, and our team is experienced in many subspecialties. Some of the surgical subspecialties we offer include:
- Gynecology — Procedures like hysterectomies, endometriosis resection and oophorectomies
- Oncology — Procedures like tumor removal
- Otorhinolaryngology — Procedures like pediatric ear tubes, balloon sinuplasty and thyroid surgery
- Urology — Outpatient procedures like vasectomies, cystoscopies and lithotripsies for kidney stones
Advanced surgical technology
Our technologically advanced surgical suites include high-definition video, advanced monitoring and hands-free communications, all of which help our surgeons provide the best care possible. We can instantly access digital images and medical records to collaborate with fellow specialists. Our surgeons can even see inside microscopes at the same time as pathologists in our medical laboratory (lab) so time-sensitive decisions can be made quickly. With this method, there's no waiting for lab results or second opinions, and surgery can continue seamlessly. Because of this, today’s procedures are often faster and less invasive than ever before.