General Surgery
Getting and keeping our patients well means providing a surgery program that fosters collaboration among a variety of specialists. As instruments, procedures and surgical technology become more specialized and sophisticated, so does the need for people to work with them - like the physicians that focus just on surgery. At Akron General, surgeons work closely with specialists and primary care doctors to correct a varying range and complexity of issues, including gallbladder, pancreatic and breast disease, endocrinology surgery and more.
Advanced technology and less invasive surgical techniques help patients heal faster and feel better. In fact, Akron General is now offering minimally invasive surgery using the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System. Many surgical procedures performed today using standard laparoscopic technique may be performed more quickly and easily using the robotic surgical system.
Our surgeons work collaboratively and continuously to ensure complete care of the patient. Patients are usually referred to a surgeon by their physician. Talk to your physician about treatment options that are right for you and about choosing a surgeon.
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Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery
Cancer-related Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
For people dealing with chronic sinus issues, surgery is sometimes the best option. Patients have the reassurance that Akron General Medical Center is experienced in sinus surgery, and nearly any type of Ear, Nose and Throat procedures, from basic outpatient tonsillectomies to the removal of tumors, to septum repairs and radical surgeries.
Patients can also be reassured that surgeons have access to the latest technologies for cutting-edge precision in the operating room - like a complex nerve monitoring system that guides surgeons away from nerves during delicate facial procedures. The Brain Lab, another technology offered by Akron General, uses a CAT scan to help surgeons precisely map the sinus cavities and other areas of the head. Because no two people are the same and differences are measured in millimeters, this state-of-the-art equipment means safety and better results for our patients.
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Endocrine Surgery
Gynecologic Surgery
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Akron General Medical Center surgical suites are equipped to provide acute treatment and follow-up procedures for ophthalmic conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal lesions, tear duct obstructions and diabetic retinopathy. For patients suffering from retinal detachments, corrections are now being performed from inside the eye only.
Ophthalmologists can also perform ocular plastic procedures to correct droopy eyelids and eyelids that are turned outward or inward that can be irritating or harmful to the eye.
Ophthalmic surgery is typically performed by an opthalmologist - a physician specializing in a broad spectrum of eye care. Talk to your ophthalmologist about treatment options that may be right for you.
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Oral Surgery
Oral surgery can help correct cosmetic, congenital or trauma-related issues of the jaw, mouth and teeth. Our staff is skilled in performing a range of procedures, such as treatment of fractures, resetting the jaws, and adult cleft palate and TMJ scar tissue repairs. For patients who might need additional observation because of a medical issue, maxillofacial surgeons can perform procedures at the Medical Center and at The Surgery Center at Akron General Health & Wellness.
Patients are usually referred to a surgeon by their physician. Talk to your physician about treatment options that are right for you and about choosing a surgeon.
Need an oral or maxillofacial surgeon?
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Podiatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Patients seek plastic surgery both for cosmetic and for reconstructive reasons. Patients come to Akron General Medical Center for our capability in handling a varying complexity of issues - whether surgery is necessary to repair tissues from trauma or scars from a previous surgery, for breast reconstruction due to mastectomy, or to simply enhance natural appearances. Experienced plastic surgeons are also on hand to provide 24-hour consultation to trauma and Emergency Department physicians, when injuries are severe.
The Surgery Center at Akron General Health & Wellness, a joint venture between physicians and the Medical Center, is another outpatient option and a state-of-the-art facility, equipped for most cosmetic procedures for residents that want a facility close to home in Northeast Ohio. Customer satisfaction remains high because patients are seen with minimal waiting and return home quickly - where they prefer to be.
Patients are usually referred to a surgeon by their physician. Talk to your physician about treatment options that are right for you and about choosing a surgeon.
Need a physician?
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Trauma-related Surgery
Urologic
For urologic issues, Akron General Medical Center offers less invasive treatment options for issues including urinary stones and prostate disease. Ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies, help physicians more accurately sample diseased tissue. Treating an enlarged prostate has also been made better by advancing technology. A procedure called vaporization, which uses a laser to remove damaged tissue, many times, offers better results than surgically resectioning the prostate because there's less loss of blood and faster healing time.
Patients are usually referred to a surgeon by their physician. Talk to your physician about treatment options that are right for you and about choosing a surgeon.
Urology
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Vascular Surgery
