When you come to us for same-day or inpatient surgery, you have access to the:
- Precision and technical expertise of our skilled surgeons.
- Latest minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery.
- Post-op unit staffed by our warm, caring team.
General Surgery
Our surgeons perform the following procedures at UPMC Chautauqua. Most surgeries can be performed with minimally invasive techniques.
- Adrenalectomy (removal of adrenal glands)
- Anti-reflux surgery
- Amputation
- Appendectomy
- Breast cancer treatment, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Biopsy and removal of benign and malignant skin lesions
- Colon resection (traditional and minimally invasive)
- Complex ventral hernia repair
- Gallbladder removal
- Inguinal hernia repair
- Parathyroid and thyroid surgery
- Port insertion for intravenous medications
- Splenectomy (spleen removal)
Robotic Surgery
UPMC Chautauqua offers minimally invasive robotic surgery with the da Vinci Xi® Surgical System. The da Vinci robot translates a surgeon’s hand movements into smaller, more precise movements.
During the procedure, the surgeon:
- Inserts tiny surgical tools through a small cut.
- Uses a high-powered camera to move the robot's arms.
- Views the movements through a magnified 3D high-def screen.
Since surgeons only need to make small cuts, the benefits of robotic surgery may include less pain and scarring, shorter hospital stays, and a faster return to normal activity.
Robotic general surgery procedures available at UPMC Chautauqua include:
- General Surgery
- Anti-reflux surgery
- Colon surgery
- Gallbladder removal
- Inguinal, ventral, umbilical, incisional and hiatal hernia repair
- Bariatric Surgery
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Urologic Surgery
- Prostatectomy
- Kidney and ureter procedures
Our Expert Surgeons at UPMC Chautauqua
Schedule an appointment with one of our surgeons.
