Inpatient Surgery at Huntsville Memorial Hospital
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For complex procedures, the Huntsville Memorial Hospital staff supports
surgeons for both minimally-invasive and traditional surgical procedures.
The surgical department of Huntsville Memorial Hospital includes six operating
suites and a cysto room, equipped with special x-ray equipment for urology
procedures. The facilities are used for a broad range of procedures including
general, endovascular, orthopedic, OB/GYN and thoracic surgeries.
Some of the procedures most frequently performed include:
- Endovascular
- Partial Mastectomy
- Central Line Insertion
- Endometrial Ablation
- Peripheral Vascular
- Urology Sling
- Hernia Repair
- Breast Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colectomy
- Appendectomy
- Prostate Procedures
- Total Joint Replacement
- Dilation & Curettage (D&C)
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Upper and Lower GI Procedures
- Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
- Diagnostic Angiography Procedures
- Kidney Stone Lithotripsy
The surgical department features specialized equipment, including a c-arm
fluoroscope, high-definition Stryker laparoscopy system, holmium laser,
and high-definition Pentax video endoscopes. A mobile lithotripsy unit
is also on site at the hospital twice a month.