When patients arrive in Bayfront's Trauma & Emergency Department, lifesaving care is administered immediately.
With improved technology and advances in anesthesia and pain control, many less invasive surgical procedures are now being performed on an outpatient, or ambulatory, basis.
According to the American Cancer Society, surgery is the oldest form of cancer treatment.
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New Guidelines Set Safe Surgery Margins for Some Breast Cancers
2 millimeters is enough to guard against recurrences while reducing need for additional surgeries
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Surgery Effective Against Immune Disorder That Weakens Muscles
Myasthenia gravis affects 60,000 Americans, but removal of thymus gland appears to help, research shows
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Addiction Risk Low for Seniors Taking Post-Op Opioids: Study
Vast majority of patients used the meds short-term to ease their pain
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Cancer Surgeons Advise Against Removal of Healthy Breast
For most women, risk of disease in unaffected breast is low, group says
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Is Surgery Always Needed for Meniscal Tears of the Knee?
Study suggests exercise will work on its own, but two experts say surgery still has big role to play
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Cornea Transplants Riskier for Women When They Come From Men?
Study suggests incompatibility with the Y chromosome, poor outcomes
If you are scheduled to have surgery, there's a good chance you will be going home on the same day as the procedure.
Major surgery can be intimidating, but you’ll feel more confident if you get all the information you need about your surgery beforehand.
Gastric stapling (restrictive) surgery is a type of bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) procedure performed to limit the amount of food a person can eat.
Surgery for prostate cancer generally requires a stay in the hospital. The length of the hospital stay will depend on the type of procedure performed.
Surgery is the most common way to treat melanoma and is a common treatment for all stages of melanoma.
The goal of most refractive eye surgeries is to reduce or eliminate a person's dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses.
With surgical services, experience matters
We’re proud that every Bayfront Health hospital can offer patients state-of-the-art surgical care in a full range of specialties. We have earned our reputation as leaders in surgical innovation, and as pioneers in minimally invasive surgery—from laser surgery to the latest total hip replacement and partial knee resurfacing using the MAKOplasty® system. Our cutting-edge operating suites feature the da Vinci Si™ HD® robotic-assisted surgical system as well as the finest board-certified and specially trained surgeons.
Our inpatient and outpatient surgery options include almost every surgical specialty:
- General surgery
- Vascular
- Thoracic/cardiovascular
- Neurosurgery (including brain/spine)
- Orthopedics
- Spine
- Urology
- Otolaryngology
- Gynecology
- Gynecological oncology
- Trauma
- Acute care
Surgical services are available at all Bayfront Health hospitals.
Experienced surgeons and advanced technology
If you or a loved one needs surgery, you can count on exceptional care from Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. You’ll find surgeons who are leaders in their specialties, and a team of skilled and caring professionals who have access to the latest surgical technology.
We offer a full range of surgical services in almost every medical specialty — everything from general surgery to treat colorectal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux and hernias, to minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical options.
Minimally invasive options
Our surgeons are recognized for their expertise in minimally invasive procedures. By using miniature cameras with microscopes, tiny fiber-optic flashlights and high-definition monitors, surgeons can perform surgery through small incisions that take only a few stitches to close. Smaller incisions result in less blood loss, less pain and a quicker recovery. We offer:
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Endovascular techniques (catheter-guided procedures)
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Laser surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Focus on patient comfort and safety
Our skilled teams work in state-of-the-art surgical suites, and deliver personalized care using sophisticated medical technology. We work closely with patients, families and their primary care doctors to ensure that we answer every question and address every concern. At Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda, our focus is on patient safety, care and comfort.
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda’s highly skilled surgeons utilize the latest technology and treatments to deliver quality surgical care in a wide range of specialties. We offer the latest minimally invasive options, including arthroscopy, laparoscopy and robotic surgery, which result in less pain and scarring and a quicker recovery. When you choose Bayfront, you can count on the latest in surgical care options.
