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 specialists in West Houston
Your surgical team's goal is the same as yours — to restore your quality of life as quickly as possible.
From general surgery to complex neurosurgery, HCA Houston Healthcare West delivers top-quality, compassionate surgical care. Our specialists are passionate about providing you with a safe and comfortable surgical experience and are committed to reducing or eliminating complications.
West Houston surgical services
Our specialists are committed to delivering effective treatments and personalized services.
Types of care we provide
At HCA Houston Healthcare West, our specialists understand that surgery is a big decision. As a result of their dedication to providing patient-focused care, we received the 2022 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades for superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery.
Our team of surgeons, physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists and healthcare professionals offer advanced surgical treatment options for the following specialty areas:
- Breast surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- General surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Heart surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Otolaryngology (ENT) surgery
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Surgical oncology
- Vascular surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
We provide robot-assisted surgery, which combines the human touch of highly-trained surgeons with the precision of today’s most advanced technology. This minimally invasive surgical technique translates to less scarring, smaller incisions, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays. There is also a lower risk for infection and reduced pain and blood loss.
Some of the robot-assisted surgical options we provide include:
- Colorectal surgery
- General surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Endometrial ablation
- Laser laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic tubal ligation
- Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
- Gynecologic cancer surgery
- Thoracic surgery
- Urologic surgery
Physical and occupational therapy
After surgery, especially orthopedic procedures, physical therapy, occupational therapy or rehabilitation may be necessary to help restore function and get you moving. Our rehabilitation specialists and therapists will start working with you as soon as possible after surgery. If additional therapy is needed after you are discharged from the hospital, we also offer outpatient rehabilitation services.
For more information about the surgical services offered at HCA Houston Healthcare West, please make an appointment with one of our West Houston surgeons.