Cirugía
La cirugía es el tratamiento médico de enfermedades o lesiones con instrumentos que se utilizan para ejercer influencia sobre el cuerpo. La cirugía se utiliza para tratar lesiones y mejorar la función como una necesidad médica o de manera electiva, incluidos algunos procedimientos de cirugía plástica.
Surgical services in Pulaski County, Virginia
Let our surgeons help you get back to a fully functional life.
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski provides expert surgical care and supports you through your recovery. From minimally invasive procedures to traditional open surgery, our specialists are here to cater to your needs.
Surgical conditions we treat
Surgery can be beneficial in the treatment of a diverse array of conditions, including:
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Broken bones
- Colorectal cancer
- Degenerative disc disease
- Gynecological cancer
- Hernia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Kidney cancer
- Tendon and cartilage injuries
- Thyroid cancer
Surgical services we provide
Our goal is to be a resource that you can rely on when you need comprehensive surgical. We offer a wide variety of procedures and treatments tailored to your individual needs.
Surgery close to home
We are proud that our hospital-based surgical center provides Pulaski County and the greater Southwestern Virginia area extensive surgery services. Since our center is outpatient-based, you can recover at home with your family.
We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. Our services include:
- General surgery — General surgery covers a wide range of needs, from breast surgery and endocrine complications to hernias and colorectal issues.
- Orthopedic surgery — While we typically hope to treat orthopedic conditions with nonsurgical means, sometimes surgery may be necessary. We perform a variety of procedures, including joint replacements, carpal tunnel surgery and repair for degenerative discs.
Minimally invasive surgery
For many conditions, including orthopedic and oncological complications, we use minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. These leading-edge techniques allow our surgeons greater visibility for hard-to-reach areas.
Minimally invasive surgery uses a series of small incisions rather than one large incision. This type of surgery is effectively used for breast, colorectal, gynecological, kidney, skin and thyroid cancer procedures. Benefits of minimally invasive surgery include less pain, less blood loss, shorter recovery time and shorter hospital stays.