Health and Fitness : Surgical Services at Virginia Gay Hospital

There are many reasons to have surgery. Some operations can relieve or prevent pain. Others can reduce a symptom of a problem or improve some body function. Some surgeries are done to find a problem. For example, a surgeon may do a biopsy, which involves removing a piece of tissue to examine under a microscope. Some surgeries, like heart surgery, can save your life.

Some operations that once needed large incisions (cuts in the body) can now be done using much smaller cuts. This is called laparoscopic surgery. Surgeons insert a thin tube with a camera to see, and use small tools to do the surgery.

Peace of mind comes from knowing that an experienced team of surgical specialists perform a multitude of successful surgical procedures at Virginia Gay Hospital each year.

Choosing a rural hospital to serve and operate from, speaks volumes about the surgeons who practice at Virginia Gay Hospital. Our team not only possesses impressive technical skills, which you have come to expect from VGH, but also have personalities well-suited for serving a small community.

Many of the common surgical procedures your health care provider orders are available at Virginia Gay Hospital, including general and specialized surgical procedures.

VGH offers two types of surgical services: specialized and general.

Specialized Surgery: Orthopedic, Endoscopy, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), and Podiatry

General Surgery: Gallbladder removal, Appendectomy, Hernia Repair, Colon Resection, Lesion Removal, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Ask your VGH healthcare provider to learn more.

Source: NIH