Surgery

At MountainStar Healthcare, we employ surgical specialists that are dedicated to ensuring their patients receive high-quality care. Part of the way we help in this goal is by offering access to advanced technologies that facilitate a wide range of diagnostic tests and surgeries.

We also understand that patients want options. Depending on the recommended surgery, your options include the MountainStar hospital or freestanding surgery center nearest you. That means your family and friends can be close by during your surgery and visit often if you need to recover in the hospital.

We offer access to a wide range of surgical specialties to ensure each patient receives the care that is right for them.

Bariatric surgery

Over time, some patients find that traditional weight loss methods are unsuccessful. This is why our doctors specialize in using bariatric surgery as a way to help patients who are morbidly obese lose weight.

We offer many options for bariatric surgery, such as:

• Duodenal switch
• Gastric band
• Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass)
• Sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve)

Craniofacial surgery

We offer specialized care for children with craniofacial differences—including ear, oral and traumatic deformities. We understand that your child needs delicate, compassionate care. This is why our surgeons are specially trained to perform craniofacial surgery for your little one.

Ear nose and throat (ENT) surgery

Our ENT team provides treatment for conditions of the head and neck. We do this through offering a range of diagnostic, screening, treatment and follow-up care services. Whether you need surgery, minimally invasive procedures or other types of care, we can help.

Some of our ENT procedures include:

• Acoustic neuroma removal
• Adenoidectomy
• Blepharoplasty
• Cataract surgery
• Cochlear implant surgery
• Ear surgery
• Glossectomy
• Laryngectomy
• Myringotomy
• Parathyroid surgery
• Parotidectomy
• Rhinoplasty
• Salivary gland surgery
• Septoplasty
• Surgical procedures for sinusitis
• Thyroid surgery
• Tonsillectomy
• Tracheotomy

Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery

When traditional methods are unsuccessful in treating GI conditions, surgery may be the best option. Our GI specialists offer access to a wide range of treatments—including robot-assisted surgery—to help patients relieve their symptoms.

Gynecological surgery

Our OBGYNs—doctors who specialize in obstetric and gynecological care—provide diagnosis and treatment for a variety of women's health conditions. We offer access to many surgical procedures, including:

• Endometrial resection
• Hysterectomy
• Myomectomy
• Ovarian cystectomy

Heart and vascular surgery

Our heart specialists offer many cardiac surgical procedures to treat a variety of cardiac and vascular conditions. Some of our procedures include:

• Coronary angioplasty
• Coronary artery bypass
• Coronary atherectomy
• Peripheral angioplasty
• Renal angioplasty

Neurosurgery

Our neurosurgeons work together to provide neurological care for conditions of the brain and spine. Some of the neurosurgical procedures we offer include:

• Arthroplasty (artificial disc—lumbar and cervical)
• Brain tumor excision (benign and malignant)
• Carpal tunnel surgery
• Excision of skull-based cysts
• Kyphoplasty lead placements for spinal cord stimulators
• Lumbar and cervical instrumentation revision
• Microsurgical discectomy (lumbar)
• Posterior lumbar interbody fusion

Ophthalmologic surgery

Our expert ophthalmologists are experienced in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the eyes. We offer a variety of eye care services—including a range of advanced surgical procedures.

Some of these procedures include:

• Cataract surgery
• Eyelid surgery
• Glaucoma surgery
• Refractive eye surgery

Orthopedic surgery

Our orthopedic specialists provide complete surgical care for many orthopedic injuries and conditions.

We offer a wide range of orthopedic procedures, including:

• Foot and ankle surgery
• Hand and upper extremity surgery
• Joint replacements (including hip, knee and shoulder)
• Spine surgery

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Our surgeons provide access to plastic and reconstructive surgery. We understand that considering one of these procedures can be a very delicate process, which is why our surgeons provide compassionate, comprehensive care. We work hard to listen and understand your unique needs before, during and after surgery.

We offer a wide variety of options for both men and women. Specializing in both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, our surgeons take the time create an individual plan to improve your self-image and get you back to your life.

Urologic surgery

Urologic surgery aims to correct conditions of the bladder, kidney, pelvic floor and urinary tract.

We offer a variety of urologic surgical procedures, including:

• Hydrocelectomy
• Kidney removal
• Lithotripsy
• Vasectomy reversal

MountainStar Healthcare offers minimally invasive procedures for everything from heart and abdominal surgeries to replacing hips and repairing knees.

Minimally invasive surgery is a type of operation that can be completed with fewer and smaller incisions than traditional surgery. This offers many benefits to patients, including:

• A shorter hospital stay
• Faster return to normal daily activities
• Less pain and scarring
• Reduced blood loss

Robotic surgery

Our surgeons use advanced robotic technology to improve your quality of life with minimal interruption. Robotic surgery requires only a few small incisions, which leads to numerous benefits.

During robotic surgery, your surgeon is in complete control of the robotic technology. The surgeon operates from a console just a few feet away from the operating table, and their hand movements translate to the robotic technology. The robot has tiny surgical instruments and a high-definition, 3D camera, which allows the surgeon to make precise movements.

Although you should always defer to your doctor for specific surgery instructions, below you will find general guidelines to follow for surgery.

The day before surgery

The day before surgery, you should receive a call from the hospital to confirm your procedure and the time you need to arrive at the hospital. You will be told which medications to take (if any) the morning of surgery with a small sip of water.

We generally recommend that you:

• Do not eat or drink anything after the time you were instructed—ice chips, gum or mints are not allowed.
• Do not shave before surgery.
• Get a good night’s sleep. It’s important to be well-rested before surgery.
• Remove nail polish.
• Shower and wash your hair the night before.
• Sleep in clean pajamas or clothes.
• Sleep on freshly laundered linens.

The day of surgery

On the day of surgery, it is important to remember several things:

• Comply with the strict instructions about food/beverage consumption.
• Do not take insulin unless otherwise instructed.
• Do not take your oral diabetes medication (pills) on the morning of your surgery.
• Do not use lotions or powders.
• Do not wear make-up or jewelry.
• Take only the medications you have been told to take, and take them with a small sip of water.

Right after surgery

After your surgery, you will most likely recover in one of our post anesthesia care units (PACUs) and be cared for by a nurse before being taken to your hospital room. The average time in this unit is about two hours.

While here:

• Your vital signs will be checked.
• You will be asked questions to determine if anesthesia is wearing off.
• Your pain medications will be started.
• You will be warmed with blankets if you are cold.
• You will be given oxygen to help you breathe (if needed).