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 care in Overland Park, Kansas
When people learn they require surgery, they can feel overwhelmed.
The reassurance we offer patients is that excellent surgical care is available close to home at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. We take pride in providing compassionate, advanced surgical care and offer traditional and minimally invasive procedures to treat a wide range of conditions in patients of all ages.
Our commitment to personalized surgical care
Whether you need an inpatient or outpatient procedure, you can trust the expert surgeons at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. We believe there's no such thing as "routine" treatment. That's why, in addition to providing expert surgical care, our surgeons work closely with you, your loved ones and your primary care providers to answer questions and address concerns.
Combining surgical care with physical therapy and rehabilitation, we create individualized treatment plans to help patients recover as fully as possible.
Our specialized surgical procedures
In addition to general surgery and the emergency procedures performed at our emergency room (ER), our surgeons offer a variety of specialized surgeries.
Breast surgery
Our women's care program offers a range of diagnostic breast screenings and exams. If breast cancer is identified during a breast imaging procedure, our cancer specialists offer biopsy services and perform surgical treatments, including mastectomy, lumpectomy and hidden scar surgery.
Hidden scar breast cancer surgery is a cutting-edge approach to removing breast cancer. With this approach, the surgeon places the incision in a location so the scar is not visible when the incision heals.
Ear, nose and throat surgery
Our specialists provide expert ear, nose and throat (ENT) care. From chronic sinus problems to tonsillitis, our otolaryngology specialists offer surgical and nonsurgical treatments to help patients experiencing a wide range of conditions.
Gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery
The specialists who provide gastrointestinal care offer a wide range of procedures to treat digestive and colorectal conditions. Some of the procedures we offer include endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, hernia repairs and polyp removals.
The Overland Park Regional Medical Center Complex Hernia Center is a multidisciplinary program providing state-of-the-art care for all types of hernias, from the most common to the most complex. Our skilled surgeons focus on a variety of abdominal wall defects, ranging from inguinal hernias to those that may require complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
Gynecologic surgery
Our women's care program offers advanced procedures to treat a range of gynecologic conditions. Experts in gynecological care offer traditional, minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. Some of our most common procedures include pelvic organ prolapse repair and hysterectomy (removal of the uterus).
Heart and vascular surgery
Our cardiology program offers a range of procedures to treat heart conditions and vascular diseases, including:
- Aortic aneurysm surgery
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Fenestrated graft surgery
- Open-heart surgery
- Robot-assisted angioplasty
- Structural heart procedures
Neurological surgery
Our neurological care program is proud to offer the services of a skilled neurosurgeon. Neurosurgeons use advanced technologies and techniques to treat serious conditions, such as strokes, cerebral aneurysms and brain and spine tumors.
Orthopedic surgery
The specialists in our orthopedic program provide a wide range of surgeries and use minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery, whenever possible.
Our orthopedic surgeons use state-of-the-art technologies to treat orthopedic conditions. The orthopedic surgeries we offer include:
- Ankle replacements
- Elbow replacements
- Knee replacements
- Hip replacements
- Shoulder replacements
- Wrist replacements
Pediatric surgery
Our skilled specialists perform pediatric surgery to meet the needs of children of all ages in a cheerful, kid-friendly environment. We also specialize in treating children using advanced, minimally invasive technology. In 2016, Overland Park Regional Medical Center performed the first pediatric robotic surgery in the region, proving our dedication to the advancement of minimally invasive technology for pediatric care.
We also offer specialized procedures to unborn children through maternal-fetal care and to newborns with serious medical conditions through our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Spine surgery
Our spine care program offers patients with neck and spine conditions advanced spinal procedures, including disc replacements and spinal fusion.
Urological surgery
Our dedicated urological program offers a wide range of procedures to treat conditions of the prostate, kidneys and bladder. This includes cystectomy (partial or total removal of the bladder) and nephrectomy (total or partial removal of the kidney).
Robot-assisted surgery
Our surgeons offer robotic surgery for a variety of procedures. These systems allow surgeons to perform complex operations with smaller incisions and greater precision than what's possible with traditional methods. Robotic surgery offers a range of benefits compared to traditional surgery, such as:
- Faster return to normal daily activities
- Less scarring
- Reduced blood loss
- Reduced pain
- Shorter recovery times
Enhanced Surgical Recovery ESR
Our hospital practices Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR). ESR is a proven, research-based partnership in which patients can take more active roles in their clinical care to help improve their experience and surgical outcomes. Benefits associated with ESR include:
- Faster recoveries
- Improved pain management
- Reduced nausea
- Shortened hospital stays
- The ability to eat sooner after surgery
Videos about our surgery services
Treating Appendicitis in Children
Did you know that appendicitis is the most acute surgical intervention in children and is more common in boys? Dr. Corey Iqbal, Pediatric General Surgeon, discusses signs and symptoms of appendicitis and when parents should go the ER.
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