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.
Surgeons in St. Petersburg, Florida
Knowing you need surgery can be a scary feeling, but our team is here to help you every step of the way.
At HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, our goal is to pursue the least invasive path to treat your condition. We do that by taking a comprehensive approach to assessing your needs and determining what will get you back to your daily activities as quickly and safely as possible. We also offer traditional and minimally invasive inpatient and outpatient procedures. Throughout it all, our surgical services team focuses on providing high-quality care in a wide range of specialties.
Related Specialties
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Our surgical treatments and services
Our surgeons are skilled in traditional open surgery and minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
Surgeries we offer
We offer a wide range of surgical specialties, including:
- Breast surgery
- General surgery
- Gynecologic surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Urologic surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery, are alternatives to traditional open surgery. These procedures are performed with special instruments. Minimally invasive surgery can offer patients many benefits compared to conventional surgery, including:
- Fast recovery
- Minimal pain
- Minimal scarring
- Short hospital stay
Preparing for surgery
Here, our team helps you prepare you for your procedure, including diagnostic screening tests, instructions for surgery day and offering medication adjustments, if necessary. We have also listed some general information below.
Before your surgery
If you get a fever, cold or rash before your surgery, you should call and report a change in your health. Your surgeon may recommend postponing the procedure. The administrator at our Same Day Surgery Center calls patients after 2:00pm the day before the surgery. This call is to confirm surgery and arrival times.
If you have any questions about your surgery, please call (727) 341-4812.
Rehabilitation after surgery
Our rehabilitation program offers physical, occupational and speech therapy. You may need rehabilitation after surgery to help restore mobility and aid in a healthy recovery. Our therapists work with you to maximize function as soon as possible after a procedure.