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Surgery Center

Surgery Center

The Surgery Center at Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) houses a state-of-the-art operating room that is able to help us provide Exceptional Care to patients in our community. Our general surgery team provides 24-hour coverage for emergency procedures, while also providing many other services, which include, but is not limited to:


â–ş   Endoscopy procedures

â–ş   ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) procedures

â–ş   Orthopedic surgeries

â–ş   Cataract surgery

â–ş   General surgery

â–ş   Podiatry surgery

â–ş   Gynecological procedures

â–ş   Epidural steroid injections for pain management


Outpatient Surgical Clinic

Our surgery clinic allows for patients to speak with our surgeons. Clinic visits are used for pre- and post-surgical visits, as well as small procedures. Our surgery staff direct the scheduling of pre- and post-surgical visits, as well as assist our board-certified surgeons. The Surgery Clinic area is intended to allow patients to have surgical or outpatient procedures without requiring an overnight hospital stay.


We are committed to your health. We are available to answer any questions or handle any issues about care, treatment, or services that might arise. Please note, the helpful information found on this page regarding pre and post-op surgical procedures is intended as a general guide. Your physician’s instructions are tailored to you. So, if your physician gives you information that conflicts with information found on this page, please listen to your physician. 

Services

Surgical Procedure List

  • Abdomen & Gastrointestinal System
    • Abdominoplasty
    • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
    • Appendectomy (≥ 4 years old)
    • Bowel Resection
    • Colectomy
    • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
    • Ileostomy and Ileostomy Takedown
    • Small Bowel Resection
    • Colostomy
    • Reversal of Colostomy/Ileostomy
    • Rectal Prolapse Repair
    • Anal Fistula Repair
    • Fistula-In-Ano
    • Sphincterotomy (Lateral, Internal)
    • Gastrotomy Tube Insertion (Gastrostomy, Gastrojejunostomy, Stamm Gastrostomy)
    • Parastomal Hernia Repair
  • Endoscopy & Related Procedures
    • Colonoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
    • Sigmoidoscopy (Rigid or Flexible)
    • Laparoscopy (Diagnostic)
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hernia Repair Procedures
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (including Preperitoneal, Femoral)
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Spigelian Hernia Repair
    • Recurrent Hernia Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
  • Oncology Related Surgeries
    • Breast Cancer Surgeries (Mastectomy, Partial Mastectomy, Lumpectomy)
    • Skin Cancer Excision (Basal Cell, Squamous Cell, Melanoma)
    • Lymph Node Biopsy/Removal (Axillary, Inguinal, Sentinel, Excision)
    • Tumor Excision (Adrenalectomy for Tumors, Lipoma Removal, Liposarcoma Excision)
  • Liver, Pancreas & Spleen Procedures
    • Liver Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
    • Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
    • Splenectomy
  • Orthopedic and Trauma Procedures
    • Amputations (toes, below knee, above knee)
    • Dog Bite Repair
    • Debridement
    • Skin Grafts
  • Thoracic (Chest Region) Procedures
    • Thoracentesis
    • Chest Tube Insertion
    • Pleurx Catheter (Malignant Effusions, Ascites)
  • Biopsies
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Femoral Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Thyroid Biopsy
    • Temporal Artery Biopsy
    • Muscle Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
  • Vascular Access Procedures
    • Central Line
    • Arterial Line Placement
    • Port Placement
    • Tunneled Long-Term Central Line
    • Mediport for Chemotherapy
  • Urology & Male Reproductive Procedures
    • Circumcision in Adults
    • Orchiectomy (testicle removal)
    • Hydrocele Repair
  • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) & Head Procedures
    • Laryngoscopy
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Thyroidectomy
  • Miscellaneous Procedures
    • Burns Treatment (10% BSA)
    • Feeding Tube Insertion
    • Seton Placement; Management
    • Scar Revision
    • Sebaceous Cyst Excision
    • Paracentesis (drainage of fluid in abdomen)
    • Rectal Foreign Body Removal

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