Surgery
Because you deserve the most advanced surgical care along with the best patient experience
Whether you or a loved one needs surgery, you can trust that Our Lady of the Lake surgeons are among the best in their field.
From same-day outpatient surgery to the most complex procedures, Our Lady of the Lake provides the highest-quality surgical care in the region. We cover a broad array of surgical disciplines using the latest techniques such as minimally invasive options or robotic-assisted surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery
This technique provides patients with an alternative to traditional surgery that typically requires larger incisions. The innovative surgeons at Our Lady of the Lake are specially trained and experienced in a variety of minimally invasive procedures. Patients who are eligible candidates for minimally invasive procedures experience fewer disturbance of blood vessels, smaller scars, shorter hospital stays and a faster, less painful recovery.
Robotic-assisted surgery
Our Lady of the Lake’s surgical teams have access to the most advanced technologies, including the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Often referred to as a robot, the da Vinci Xi Surgical System is actually a precise, computerized technology controlled by the surgeon. It combines the skill of your surgeon with the best features and benefits of minimally invasive procedures. Patients undergoing robotic-assisted surgery experience shorter hospital stays, less pain, less risk of infection, less blood loss and transfusions, less scarring and a faster return to normal activities. Our Lady of the Lake’s robotic-assisted surgery areas of specialty include:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
- GERD Surgery
- Head & Neck/ENT Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Prostate Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery
Please visit the Preparing for Surgery page to learn more about our pre-registration and certification process and what to expect before your procedure. We have also put together a convenient Preparing for Surgery guide for adults (downloadable) or our Pediatric Surgery What to Expect guide for children (downloadable), which include helpful information about arrival times, pre-procedure meals and necessary documents.
Following surgery you will receive specific discharge instructions from your surgeon and care team. Your nurse will discuss these instructions with you and your caregivers and also give you a written copy to take home. If you have any questions about your discharge instructions after you get home, please do not hesitate to contact your surgeon’s office.
Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Services
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension provides many inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory surgeries and surgical procedures. Our Lady of the Lake Ascension operates five, operating suites featuring the most up-to-date surgical equipment available as well as three additional operating suites at its Ambulatory Surgery Center.