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Surgery

A surgical procedure can be the best way to improve your health and quality of life. Choose Avera for exceptional surgical care close to home. From inpatient (overnight) to outpatient (same day) procedures, you’ll be in good hands.

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At Avera, you’ll find the same innovative surgical procedures and quality you expect at major medical centers, all near you. Our nationally recognized surgical programs include advanced techniques across a wide spectrum of care types and specialties, resulting in faster recovery times. When your doctor recommends surgery, look to Avera for traditional surgery services, minimally invasive procedures, robotic-assisted surgery and same-day (outpatient) surgery.

Surgery Expertise Across Medical Specialties

Avera provides surgery across a spectrum of medical specialties such as:

Orthopedic and sports medicine surgery including arthroscopic and joint replacement procedures, spine surgery, and foot and ankle surgery
General surgery including hernia surgery, gallbladder removal, appendectomy and more
Cancer surgery including breast procedures
OB/GYN surgery including C-sections, urogynecologic surgery, hysterectomy and more
Pediatric surgery for children's health conditions
Cardiovascular surgery for heart, arteries and veins
Brain or spine surgery (neurosurgery)
Gastrointestinal surgery including colon and colorectal surgery
Emergency and trauma surgery
Thoracic surgery
Transplant surgery including kidney and pancreas
Mole removal, cryotherapy and other dermatology procedures
Weight loss procedures including sleeve procedures and complete bariatric care
Ear, nose and throat surgery including cochlear implants and ear tube placement
Eye surgery (ophthalmology)
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Surgery involving the pancreas, bile duct and liver
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Urologic surgery

Your Surgery Experience

Compassionate, effective medical teams who provide your care
Advanced surgical technology
Spacious surgical suites and procedure rooms
Comfortable, private spaces for pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery
Surgery centers that are within seconds of critical care and emergency services, just in case
Up-to-date equipment, effective safety practices and enhanced infection control procedures
Effective pain control during surgery by board-certified anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), along with pain management care for when you return home
Recovery support, navigation and rehabilitation programs after you go home
For your loved ones and caregivers: surgery center amenities while they wait, regular communication with medical staff and more

Same-Day Surgery

When you need surgery, ask your doctor if a same-day procedure is best. As many as 80% of Avera surgeries can be performed same day. You’ll receive top-quality pre-operative preparation, education and post-surgery recovery in a comfortable setting in a single visit. Many medical specialties offer same-day surgery options based on the procedure, technology, patient’s condition and doctor’s care plan.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Get back to living a full life sooner with a minimally invasive procedure at Avera. Minimally invasive techniques involve the latest in surgical technology, such as laparoscopy, arthroscopy, endoscopy, cystoscopy, single-incision procedures and robotics.

Patient Benefits

Smaller incisions, which help with minimal scarring, both internally and externally
Shorter hospital stays plus some surgeries are outpatient, so you can go home the same day
Faster recovery
Less chance of complications, such as infection
Less bleeding or need of blood transfusion
Less pain and less need for pain medications
For cancer-related surgery, exceptional ability to remove cancer
Quicker return to normal activities due to shorter hospital stays

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery using technology to improve your care, experience and outcomes. The latest robotic surgical technology is integrated with 3D, high-definition video to virtually extend your surgeon’s eyes and hands. A surgeon, who is always controlling robotic equipment, uses these high-precision tools to provide agile access to hard-to-reach organs and regions of the body. At the same time, healthy tissues and nerves are protected. Our teams have extensive training and experience in providing this innovative mode of surgical care.

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Related Health Services

Depending on your condition, your doctor may recommend additional attention from other specialists at Avera.

Therapy & Rehabilitation After surgery, Avera Therapy and rehabilitation teams can support you with a broad range of services including physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Pain Management If you have ongoing pain due to illness or if you’re recovering from surgery, make Avera your choice for pain management services.

Home Health Care Visiting home health care staff can help you manage medication, wound care and rehab. We can also address access and safety issues – and much more.

Home Medical Equipment Whether short term after surgery or for longer periods of time, we can support you with a variety of home medical products needed in post-surgical care.

Trust Us for Expert Surgical Care

When a surgical procedure is the best way to promote healing and improve your quality of life, look to Avera’s experienced surgery teams. They will collaborate with you to address your condition, speed up your recovery and answer your questions.

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