Expert General Surgery for All the Specifics
Our board-certified general surgeons are committed to every patient's success. We use minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques for procedures such as:
- Anti-reflux (heartburn) surgery
- Appendix removal (appendectomy)
- Bariatric (weight loss) surgery
- Breast surgery
- Colon surgery/small bowel surgery
- Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia repair surgery
- Liver biopsy
- Pancreas surgery
- Port placement
- Spleen removal (splenectomy)
- Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy)
We can help you find lasting relief from conditions like:
- Abdominal pain
- Breast pain
- Cancer (breast, endocrine, gastrointestinal, gynecological)
- Chronic wounds
- Diverticulosis
- Gallbladder inflammation and gallstones
- Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Intestinal obstruction
- Pancreatic cysts
- Skin and soft tissue
- Thyroid disorders
- Ulcer
- Varicose veins
Trusted Technology:
The da Vinci® Surgical System
At AdventHealth, our surgeons use the da Vinci Surgical System to perform robotic-assisted surgeries. It has 3D vision that magnifies the surgical field up to 10 times, giving surgeons a more detailed view of operating sites than they can see with their eyes alone.
The da Vinci’s robotic arms and instruments help surgeons work delicately from angles and positions that can be very difficult to access. More steady than human hands, the arms are controlled by a surgeon at a console in the operating room. The da Vinci instruments are even more precise than laparoscopic tools, allowing our surgeons to perform complex gynecological, urological, thoracic and general surgical procedures.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Thanks to minimally invasive procedures like endoscopy, the scalpel is no longer the primary tool we use in surgical situations.
Your surgeon may also utilize endoscopy to examine, diagnose and treat various areas inside your body using an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube fitted with a light and camera. For example:
- Arthroscopy helps us see inside your joints
- Bronchoscopy examines your airways and lungs
- Colonoscopy examines your large intestine and rectum
- Enteroscopy studies your small intestine
- Laparoscopy explores your abdomen or pelvis
- Sigmoidoscopy assesses the lower part of your colon
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD) examines your esophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine, also known as the duodenum
Rest assured that your care team will work to develop a custom care plan for you with the most effective, least invasive approach possible.
Insights From Our Experts
In these Medical Minute videos, hear from our surgical team firsthand as they explain some of the common conditions we treat and the leading-edge technology used to help you heal faster.
Understanding Gallbladder Disease
When To Seek Care for a Hernia
The Advantages of Robotic-Assisted Surgery
We’re on a Mission to Advance Surgical Care
We're leading the way in safe, effective surgical care for a wide variety of conditions by staying at the forefront of technology and training.
Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Accreditation
Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Accreditation
The Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) recognizes our hospitals as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. This distinction acknowledges that our facility and our surgeons meet nationally and internationally recognized standards.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Centers for Spine Surgery
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Centers for Spine Surgery
Blue Cross Blue Shield has recognized our hospitals as Blue Distinction® Centers for Spine Surgery.
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American College of Surgeons Surgical Quality Partner
American College of Surgeons Surgical Quality Partner
Our hospitals are designated as a Surgical Quality Partner by the American College of Surgeons.
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National Leaders in Colon Cancer Surgery
National Leaders in Colon Cancer Surgery
Our hopsitals are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as some of America's best hospitals for colon cancer surgery.
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National Leaders in Prostate Cancer Surgery
National Leaders in Prostate Cancer Surgery
Our hospitals are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as some of America's best hospitals for prostate cancer surgery.
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Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery Accreditation
Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery Accreditation
The Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) recognizes our hospitals as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery. This distinction acknowledges that our facility and our surgeons meet nationally and internationally recognized standards.
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Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgery Recipient for Colorectal Surgery
Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgery
AdventHealth Zephyrhills has received the Healthgrades Five-Star Colorectal Surgery Award for exceptional patient outcomes.
The Joint Commission Spine Surgery Certification
The Joint Commission Spine Surgery Certification
Our hospitals are certified by The Joint Commission for exceptional spine surgery care.
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The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade "A"
The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade "A"
Our local hospitals are recognized among America’s highest-rated hospitals for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. We're committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and care.
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Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety, Quality and Transparency
Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety, Quality and Transparency
The Leapfrog Group has exclusively recognized AdventHealth with the Emerald Award for remarkable achievements and leadership in patient safety, quality and transparency by a health care system, including maintaining a culture of excellence throughout all levels of the organization. Delivering consistent, high-quality, whole-person care is our priority, and we’re honored to be the first health care system to earn this award.
Support at Every Step Toward Recovery
You receive more than world-class care from our surgeons at AdventHealth — you get a world of caring. From emotional support to prepare for your operation all the way through to personalized aftercare therapies, we are here to help you feel in control of your healing. It’s all designed to make your life easier on your path to whole health.
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