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 treatment in Brevard, North Carolina
Our compassionate specialists want you to feel supported before, during and after surgery.
At Transylvania Regional Hospital, we understand that surgery can feel overwhelming. That's why our surgeons, surgical assistants and registered nurses work together to help you feel at ease and give you the solutions you need.
Conditions we treat with surgery
Our skilled surgeons always prioritize minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. They treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Abdominal issues
- Bile duct conditions
- Breast cancers
- Breast conditions
- Colorectal system issues
- Endocrine system issues
- Gastrointestinal tract issues
- Head and neck conditions
- Liver diseases
- Musculoskeletal system issues
- Pancreatic diseases
- Skin and soft tissue issues
- Thoracic conditions
- Vascular system issues
Surgical care we offer
We bring together board-certified surgeons experienced in using state-of-the-art technology and techniques to perform many different procedures.
General surgery services
Our skilled general surgeons specialize in a wide range of surgical procedures, and guide you through the preoperative, operative and postoperative stages. Whether you require nonoperative, elective or emergency surgical treatment, our specialists are here to support you. Here are some of the procedures they perform:
- Breast surgery
- Chest surgery
- Endocrine procedures
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Head and neck surgery
- Musculoskeletal procedures
- Oncological (cancer) surgery
- Pelvic surgery
- Skin and soft tissue procedures
- Trauma surgery
Minimally invasive procedures
Our surgical teams are built on collaboration between many different specialists, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and surgical techs. They work together to perform minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopies.
Unlike traditional surgery, laparoscopic procedures require only small incisions. Depending on the surgery type, you may be able to return home the same day. Here are some of the laparoscopic procedures we offer:
- Appendectomy surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia surgery
- Hysterectomy surgery