Surgery

Our dedicated surgical team will support your needs throughout preadmission and recovery.

Bariatric surgery

We are an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center designated by the American College of Surgeons' Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

If you're seeking long-term weight loss solutions, we offer a wide range of bariatric procedures. Our physicians can treat obesity and help reduce weight-related health issues with weight loss surgeries, such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), sleeve gastrectomy and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS),

Cardiovascular surgery

Our hospital is recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as an Accredited Chest Pain Center — Primary PCI with Resuscitation. Cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons at The Heart Care Institute perform hundreds of cardiac surgeries each year. They specialize in advanced procedures, such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), open-heart surgery and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

General surgery

Our general surgeons provide comprehensive surgical services that address conditions within your gastrointestinal tract, abdominal cavity and other areas of the body. Common procedures we perform include appendectomies, hernia repairs and gallbladder removals.

Minimally invasive surgery

Our hospital provides numerous minimally invasive surgical options, many of which are performed on an outpatient basis. This kind of surgery can potentially offer you minimal scarring and faster recovery times. Some of the techniques we use include:

• Endoscopic surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Robot-assisted surgery
• Stereotactic surgery

Neurological surgery

Our skilled neurologists and neurology surgeons offer a variety of procedures to treat even the most complex and challenging neurological conditions. We have been nationally recognized for our fast and effective stroke treatments, and offer minimally invasive surgeries for the brain and spine.

Orthopedic surgery

We can help relieve discomfort and increase range of motion and mobility if you are experiencing bone, joint and muscle conditions or injuries. Certified for total hip and knee replacements by The Joint Commission, our orthopedic program also offers you robot-assisted, minimally invasive orthopedic surgery.

Spine surgery

We offer surgical treatments for spine disorders and injuries, including spinal fusions and spinal tumor resections. Our specialists use advanced technology to perform minimally invasive procedures, such as robot-assisted spine surgery and stereotactic and image-guided spine surgery.

Thoracic surgery

Our pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons are dedicated to providing you with comprehensive pulmonary care for conditions affecting the lungs, chest and esophagus. We offer many thoracic surgeries, including thoracotomies and tumor removals.

According to the American College of Gastroenterology, about 20% of Americans experience daily heartburn or other symptoms of reflux, such as regurgitation, chronic cough and chest pain. Until recently, individuals with GERD had limited treatment options that included managing symptoms through diet modifications or daily medications, such as antacids or proton-pump inhibitors. While medications can help manage your GERD symptoms by suppressing acid production, the root cause of reflux, a faulty valve between the esophagus and stomach, may still exist.

While medications can help manage your GERD symptoms by suppressing acid production, the root cause of reflux, a faulty valve between the esophagus and stomach, may still exist.

Heartburn and acid reflux solutions

Our doctors perform transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), a surgical procedure that can repair your natural reflux barrier. TIF is a minimally invasive treatment that helps relieve discomfort associated with GERD symptoms. It is a surgical repair of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is the muscle at the end of your esophagus that prevents your stomach contents from reentering your esophagus.

Candidates for the TIF procedure

Potential candidates for the TIF procedure include individuals with chronic acid reflux whose conditions are not well managed on proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. You may also be a candidate if you want to discontinue PPI usage, and are satisfied with your results at your six-month and five-year follow-up appointments.

What to expect from the TIF procedure

TIF is an endoscopic procedure, which means your doctor inserts a long, thin tube through your throat to repair your lower esophageal sphincter. The endoscope is equipped with imaging technology that allows for full visualization of the esophagus while reconstructing the reflux barrier. The procedure typically takes less than one hour to complete and can be performed at the same time as a hiatal hernia repair, when needed.

You can return to your regular, daily activities within three to seven days after your procedure. You will also need to follow a special diet for up to six weeks following your surgery.

Potential benefits of the TIF procedure

TIF can treat the root cause of GERD. By treating the condition and not the symptoms, the TIF procedure helps prevent acids from refluxing into your esophagus while still allowing for venting of air and gases.

Because the TIF procedure is performed endoscopically, you may experience the following benefits associated with minimally invasive procedures:

• Faster recovery times
• Lower risk of complications, including diarrhea, dysphagia, flatulence or gas bloating syndrome
• Potential for no incisions or visible scars