When it comes to surgery,

You deserve the best

Surgical team.

Award-Winning Surgical Care to

Fit Your Needs

At Grand Lake Health System, we strive to deliver the highest quality care to patients through top-rated surgical leaders and innovative treatment options.
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Surgical Procedures Available at Grand Lake Health System

General Surgery

Robotic

Orthopedic

Weight Loss

Gynecological

Urological

Ears, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Foot and Ankle

Laser Procedures

Endoscopy

Pre-Admission Testing
Preparing for Surgery
Day of Surgery
During Surgery
After Surgery

REDESIGNING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE

WITH ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SURGERY

Surgery is an area of medicine which has seen tremendous changes throughout the years, including advanced robotic techniques. This has enabled our team to serve our patients and community in bigger and better ways.

View our full list of available robotic surgeries:

· Acessa Procedure
· Colonoscopy
· EGD
· ENT
· Hernia
· Minerva Endometrial Ablation
· Orthopedic
· Podiatry
· Urology

· Minerva Endometrial Ablation
· Orthopedic
· Podiatry
· Urology

Surgery Procedure FAQs

You can start with your primary care provider, or you can reach out to one of our general surgery offices.

Many patients are afraid about preparing for a colonoscopy. We want to alleviate that fear by preparing you the best we can. Typically, you drink clear liquids for one day. It is accompanied by another fluid to thoroughly clean out your colon.

You will be made comfortable during your procedure. The team will treat you with the utmost respect. Within a few hours you can leave with a driver. You can carry on normal activities the next day.

  • Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys.
  • Kidney stones can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder. Often, stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together.
  • If stones become lodged in the urinary tract, are associated with a urinary infection or cause complications — surgery may be needed.
  • There are several types of procedures to treat kidney stones:

    Shockwave Lithotripsy: provider uses shockwaves to break apart the stones from the outside of your body.

    Ureteroscopy: provider inserts a scope through your urethra and bladder and inter your ureter. Instruments the provider passes through the scope can break up and remove the stone.

The physician may place a small stent in the ureter during the procedure. This will help the stone fragment pass through the bladder. Stents can be removed in the office or by the patient as per surgeon instructions.

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PRE-ADMISSION TESTING

IF YOU ARE RECEIVING ANESTHESIA SERVICES:

  • You will be called by a preadmission nurse to discuss your health history and previous surgeries. Please have a list of medications you are currently taking readily available, as well as any allergies to medications, food and the environment.
  • If you are receiving local anesthesia your health history will be reviewed by your surgeon.
  • Please refrain from smoking, eating or drinking for the duration of time noted in your pre-op/post-op folder.

If you are receiving Local or IV sedation (administered by your surgeon):

  • Your health history will be discussed when you arrive for your procedure. Please have a list of medications you are currently taking readily available (including prescriptions, inhalers, aspirin, blood thinners, vitamins, herbs and dietary supplements), as well as any allergies to medications, food and the environment.
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PREPARING FOR SURGERY

ADMISSION + PREPARING FOR SURGERY

You will report to the Outpatient Registration Area at the time your physician or the Pre-admission Nurse informs you to report.

  • It is important for you to have an empty stomach at the time of your operation to avoid complications. Eat a light meal at dinnertime the night before your surgery. You may be instructed to take certain medications with a small sip of water, otherwise do not eat or drink anything after midnight before your surgery – not even a cup of coffee or water. You may brush your teeth without swallowing the water.
  • Be active. Walk to get the blood circulating through your body. Do this in the morning and throughout the day if your surgery is scheduled late in the day.
  • Please refrain from smoking for 12 to 24 hours prior to surgery. Smoking within 12 hours of your procedure may result in the delay or cancellation of the procedure.
  • Wear casual, comfortable clothes for your visit with us. You will be given a hospital gown, robe and slippers to wear on the unit.
  • Do not wear make-up, nail polish, hairspray or perfume.
  • Please leave jewelry, money, credit cards, and all other valuables at home. We cannot be responsible for these items.
  • Remember to bring a case for glasses or contact lenses.
  • If you wear dentures, a partial plate, or any other prosthesis, you will be asked to remove them just prior to surgery.
  • If patient is a child, you may bring a favorite toy or blanket.
  • Practice deep breathing and coughing prior to and day of surgery. We will ask you to continue after you operation.
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ON THE DAY OF SURGERY

  • You, your surgeon and the anesthesia provider will make decisions regarding the choice of anesthesia.
  • General anesthesia will be administered by an anesthesia provider.
  • Intravenous (IV) sedation is medicine given through a needle in a vein after which you relax and sleep.
  • Regional anesthesia involves the anesthesia provider injecting groups of nerves with a medicine that produces a numbing effect and is used alone or in conjunction with general or IV anesthesia.
  • Local anesthesia involves numbing only the area of the body upon which the surgery is to be performed and is administered by the surgeon.
  • For inpatient surgeries, you will be transported to the surgery holding area approximately thirty (30) minutes before your scheduled time, and an intravenous may be started at this time.
  • If your surgery time is altered due to cancellations, delays or emergencies, the nursing staff will keep you updated.
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DURING YOUR SURGERY

FAMILY OR FRIENDS MAY WAIT IN THE SURGERY WAITING AREA.

The volunteer at the Information Desk will keep family members informed about your progress and answer any questions they may have about the hospital. One or two family members will meet with your surgeon in the Consultation Room when the operation is completed.

During the surgery, family members are welcome to:

  • Utilize restrooms, televisions and a variety of reading materials located within each waiting area.
  • Enjoy coffee and snacks are available in our cafeteria and other vending machine locations.
  • Visit the hospital gift shop where we offer a variety of items for purchase.

Family members should keep the volunteer informed of their whereabouts so that the surgery staff may contact them when necessary. The surgical staff may ask your family to provide a cell phone number to be used to contact them after the procedure.

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AFTER SURGERY

When your surgery has been completed, you will be closely observed in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit for an hour or longer depending on the type of operation, anesthesia given, and your condition. Your family will be kept informed of your progress and may visit when you have returned to your room.

Please Call Your Doctor’s Office if Issues Arise

It is normal to feel a little dizzy or drowsy for several hours after your operation. We wish you a speedy and comfortable recovery. If you have any questions about your surgery either before or afterwards, please call us at 419-394-3335, extension 2750.