Surgery
Surgery is a branch of medicine that involves treating diseases or injuries by adjusting or removing organs, tissues or bones. Surgery includes both necessary procedures like cardiac surgery, or elective procedures such as joint replacement.
Surgical care in West Palm Beach, Florida
When you need surgery, you want to know you're receiving care from a team of specialists.
No matter what type of surgery you need, HCA Florida JFK Hospital has you covered. We have highly trained surgeons who perform a range of surgeries — even some of the most complex surgical procedures — using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. Whether you are in need of an outpatient procedure or an inpatient stay, we are equipped to safely care for you in a comfortable and compassionate environment.
Related specialties
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Our surgical services
We provide patients in Palm Beach County with innovative surgical care spanning many medical specialty areas, such as:
- Arthroscopy surgery
- Ear, nose, and throat
- Emergency surgery
- Endoscopy and motility studies
- General surgery
- Gynecology
- Hand surgery
- Interventional radiology
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Orthopedics
- Pain procedures
- Plastics
- Podiatry
- Robotics
- Spine
- Urology
- Vascular
Minimally invasive surgery
Our doctors are skilled in performing minimally invasive surgeries. These types of surgeries involve smaller incisions and less overall damage to the tissue surrounding the area of your surgery. Some examples of minimally invasive procedures include laparoscopies and robot-assisted surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery is also a great alternative to traditional or "open" surgeries because it allows for:
- Faster recovery times
- Less need for narcotic pain medicine after surgery
- Less scarring
- Less trauma to the surrounding tissues and structures
- Reduced pain
- Shorter hospital stays
If you need access to other types of surgery, we make it convenient through our HCA Florida Healthcare family of hospitals across the state.
Recovering from surgery
After surgery, your doctor will provide instructions on diet, medications, rest and postoperative visits. Our team members will provide you with a written summary of these instructions.
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