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 services in Mitchell County, North Carolina
We work to ensure that essential surgeries are achieved with compassion, precision and expertise.
Gastrointestinal and urologic issues are delicate. At Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, we understand the daily effects these conditions can have, and offer extensive surgical care.
Conditions treated by our surgeons
Our goal is to be a trusted general surgery resource for the community. General surgery addresses a diverse grouping of surgical issues, including:
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Cholecystitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Diverticulitis
- Endometriosis
- Enlarged prostate
- Erectile dysfunction
- Gallbladder abscesses
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Incontinence
- Kidney stones
- Polyps
- Rectal prolapse
- Stomach tumors
Surgical services we provide
Using laparoscopic, minimally invasive and traditional surgical methods, our surgeons are equipped to treat your condition, as well as your overall well-being.
Types of surgeries we offer
Our general surgeons treat conditions in men, women and children. In addition to a range of gastrointestinal and urologic issues, we are also able to address gynecological complications, such as endometriosis, genital tract problems, as well as diagnostic, preventative and sterilization efforts.
Our comprehensive range of surgical procedures includes:
- Abdominal surgery
- Appendectomy
- Circumcision
- Colon surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Cystoscopy
- Endometriosis surgery
- Endoscopy
- Gall bladder surgery
- Hernia surgery
- Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
- Tubal ligation
- Vasectomy
General surgery
While certain health conditions require the care of a specialized surgeon trained in one specific discipline, many are able to be addressed by general surgeons. General surgeons have extensive knowledge of the entire body, and are able to operate on a variety of areas, including the abdomen, breasts, colon, digestive system and urologic systems.