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  • Clinical Services
    • Surgery Services
      • Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery
      • Robotic Surgery
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    Surgery Services

    Our East Bay area Surgical Services and Ambulatory Surgery Center of Excellence are committed to providing outstanding services, in a comfortable, private and caring environment.

    Our highly trained surgeons and staff provide you with the most sophisticated and safe surgical treatments available. We offer nearly all surgical procedures including minimally invasive surgery and ground-breaking options such as robotic surgery.

    The large number, or volume, of procedures we do each year demonstrates that our surgical teams are highly experienced and well-qualified to take care of you and your loved ones when you need it most.

    Review the surgery definitions to learn about the various technologies we use to ensure your health and wellbeing.

    • Surgical Procedures
    • Technology Defined

    Surgical Procedures

    Some of the many types of surgery we perform:

    • Adrenalectomy
    • Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery
    • Cardiac Surgery / Thoracic Surgery
    • Colorectal Surgery
    • Cosmetic Surgery / Plastic Surgery
    • Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
    • Gastrectomy
    • Gynecologic Surgery
    • Hernia Surgery
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Laser Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery
    • Myomectomy
    • Neurosurgery
    • Nissen Fundiplication
    • Oopherectomy
    • Ophthalmologic Surgery
    • Oral Surgery / Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Orthopedic Oncology Surgery
    • Ovarian Cystectomy
    • Prostatectomy
    • Pyeloplasty
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Robotic Surgery
    • Spinal Surgery
    • Urologic Surgery
    • Vascular Surgery

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    Technology Defined

    The following definitions are provided to enhance your understanding of the various surgical methods we perform. Talk to your physician to identify the technology that’s best for your needs.

    General (Open) Surgery: Open Surgery gives the surgery team a direct view and greater access to the surgical site.

    Laser Surgery: Laser Surgery is a broad term, and includes many types of laser technologies. Generally, laser surgery offers pin-pointed treatment to affected areas that require precision such as the eye or heart.

    Minimally Invasive Surgery: Minimally Invasive techniques provide optimal outcomes due to small incisions, a rapid healing process, short hospital stay, and fast return to normal activities.

    Robotic Surgery: Robotic Surgery is a refined variation of Laparoscopic Surgery. Performed remotely by a surgeon at a computerized workstation, the surgeon’s fingers direct the movement of the surgical instruments through master controls. Small incisions, reduced blood loss, and a short hospital stay are some of the benefits to the patient. Increased dexterity, enhanced precision, and improved access and visibility of the surgical site are some of the benefits to the surgeon.

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    Surgeon and technician in the operating room.

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