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A general surgeon is a highly trained doctor who specializes in surgical procedures, focusing primarily on the abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, breasts, and soft tissues. They manage the entire surgical process, from initial diagnosis and pre-operative evaluation to the operation and post-operative recovery.

Common procedures include:

• Appendectomy: Appendix removal for appendicitis.
• Cholecystectomy: Gallbladder removal.
• Hernia Repair: Fixing abdominal, inguinal, or hiatal hernias.
• Colectomy: Removal of part or all of the colon.

You will typically see a general surgeon when:

• Your primary care doctor or provider determines that a condition (such as gallstones) requires surgical intervention.
• Sudden, acute conditions like a ruptured appendix or injuries from an accident require a general surgeon's immediate attention.

• Services
  General Surgery Services:

  • Hernia repair: inguinal, ventral, abdominal wall
  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Colon resection: Intracorporeal anastomosis
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy / lysis of adhesions
  • Anti-reflux surgery / foregut surgery
  • Feeding tube placement
  • Appendectomy
  • Gastric bypass
  • Liver biopsy
  • Small bowel resection
• Robotic Surgery

• Our surgeons can perform robotic-assisted surgery on the da Vinci Xi surgical system as a surgical option for our patients. While the word "robotic" is in the description, a robot doesn't perform surgery. Your surgeon is the one performing surgery using the instruments and enabling features the da Vinci system offers. 

   

  Beatrice Community Hospital is proud to be a leader in robotic-assisted surgery in Southeast Nebraska, offering the benefits of this advanced minimally invasive technology to our patients.
  The Beatrice hospital’s da Vinci Xi surgical system can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive gynecology and general surgeries.

  
  By using robotic surgery techniques, our surgeons have enhanced visibility, flexibility and control when compared with conventional surgery. Benefits to our patients include less pain, smaller incisions associated with minimal scarring and faster healing.

   

  Frequently Asked Questions

   

  Does the robot perform surgery?

  No. Your surgeon performs surgery. The da Vinci system translates every hand movement your surgeon makes in real time to bend and rotate the instruments with precision.

   

  Why should I choose robotic-assisted surgery?

  People choose surgery with the da Vinci system for a variety of reasons. If your doctor recommends robotic-assisted surgery for you, be sure to ask why he or she thinks it’s a good option.

   

  How do surgeons train to use the da Vinci system?

  Surgeons and their teams have various options for training. In fact, a growing number of residency programs teach about robotic-assisted surgery.

   

  How can I get robotic-assisted surgery?

  If your doctor recommends robotic-assisted surgery for your condition, he or she can let you know your next steps.

   

   

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