General and Robotic Surgery at UPMC Chautauqua

When you come to us for same-day or inpatient surgery, you have access to the:

• Precision and technical expertise of our skilled surgeons.
• Latest minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery.
• Post-op unit staffed by our warm, caring team.

General Surgery

Our surgeons perform the following procedures at UPMC Chautauqua. Most surgeries can be performed with minimally invasive techniques.

• Adrenalectomy (removal of adrenal glands)
• Anti-reflux surgery
• Amputation
• Appendectomy
• Breast cancer treatment, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Biopsy and removal of benign and malignant skin lesions
• Colon resection (traditional and minimally invasive)
• Complex ventral hernia repair
• Gallbladder removal
• Inguinal hernia repair
• Parathyroid and thyroid surgery
• Port insertion for intravenous medications
• Splenectomy (spleen removal)

Robotic Surgery

UPMC Chautauqua offers minimally invasive robotic surgery with the da Vinci Xi® Surgical System. The da Vinci robot translates a surgeon’s hand movements into smaller, more precise movements.

During the procedure, the surgeon:

• Inserts tiny surgical tools through a small cut.
• Uses a high-powered camera to move the robot's arms.
• Views the movements through a magnified 3D high-def screen.

Since surgeons only need to make small cuts, the benefits of robotic surgery may include less pain and scarring, shorter hospital stays, and a faster return to normal activity.

Robotic general surgery procedures available at UPMC Chautauqua include:

• General Surgery
• Anti-reflux surgery
• Colon surgery
• Gallbladder removal
• Inguinal, ventral, umbilical, incisional and hiatal hernia repair
• Bariatric Surgery
• Gynecologic Surgery
• Hysterectomy
• Urologic Surgery
• Prostatectomy
• Kidney and ureter procedures

Our Expert Surgeons at UPMC Chautauqua

Schedule an appointment with one of our surgeons.