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.
Surgery in north Houston, Texas
When you or a loved one needs surgery, knowing you are in skilled hands can make all the difference.
At HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, our surgical teams have extensive experience and specialized training in effectively and safely treating a wide range of medical conditions. This includes using minimally invasive endoscopic, laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery whenever possible.
Northwest surgical services
From routine to complex procedures, our physicians, surgeons, nurses and anesthesiologists work together to provide comprehensive care using the latest technology and techniques.
Types of surgery we offer
At HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, our expert surgeons use the latest technology for minimally invasive and robotic surgeries. Prioritizing these techniques whenever possible, we are able to use tiny surgical instruments that fit through a series of small incisions, rather than one large one. In doing so, we can minimize scarring, speed up your recovery time and shorten your hospital stay.
Robotic surgery is used in a wide range of specialties, including abdominal, gynecological, orthopedic and urologic procedures. Additionally, as a designated Level II Trauma Center, we also provide 24-hour care in the event of emergency general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and other critical services.
Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons covers a wide range of specialties, including:
- Bariatric (weight loss) surgery
- Breast surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Ear, nose and throat surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- General surgery
- Appendectomy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Ovarian cysts
- Tonsillectomy
- Oncology surgery
- Ophthalmology surgery
- Plastic and reconstruction surgery
- Podiatric surgery
- Prostate surgery
- Urologic surgery
Gynecological surgery
At HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, our surgeons combine their deep knowledge of women's health with advanced technology to give you the best treatment options possible. We are consistently recognized by recognized by Healthgrades as a recipient of their Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ for our superior clinical outcomes in surgeries treating diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system.
Heart and vascular surgery
As part of our advanced cardiovascular services, our surgeons are highly skilled in treating conditions such as heart abnormalities, coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, heart failure and heart arrhythmias. We offer a range of surgical treatments, including angioplasty, artificial heart valve surgery, bypass surgery, radiofrequency ablation and stent procedures.
Neurosurgery
Geared toward faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays, our team uses microscopic technologies and leading minimally invasive techniques when possible to perform neurosurgery. Some of the procedures under our spectrum of neurological care include stroke treatment, spinal fusions and decompression, disc replacement, craniotomies, cerebral aneurysm repair and stenting.
Orthopedic surgery
The orthopedic services offered at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest include surgical care for hip replacement, shoulder replacement, knee replacement, spine care, sports medicine and hand and upper extremities.
For more information about the surgical services offered at HCA Houston Northwest, we invite you to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified surgeons.