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Northwest Texas Healthcare System has special expertise in finding innovative ways to use minimally invasive surgical techniques. The surgical team has significant experience using advanced tools and techniques to make surgery and recovery easier on patients.
In addition to minimally invasive surgery, Northwest Texas Healthcare System offers surgical expertise in the following areas.
General Surgery
Surgical expertise includes the management of the most common surgical ailments, including simple and complex hernias; gastrointestinal problems such as peptic ulcer disease, colon cancer, anorectal disorders, hemorrhoids and inflammatory bowel disease; diseases of the gallbladder, pancreas and liver; endocrine problems and benign and malignant disease of the breast.
Head and Neck Surgery
Head and neck surgery at Northwest Texas Healthcare System is performed by otolaryngologists. Today's otolaryngologist receives broad-based training in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the head and neck, making the name ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor obsolete. The otolaryngologist is trained in:
Laryngology: Treatment of patients suffering from voice and swallowing disorders caused by benign or malignant conditions affecting the vocal cords and other vocal/swallowing tract structures, including laser applications.
Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery: Treatment of patients with abnormalities of the face and mouth, including a variety of problems from birth defects (such as cleft palate) to accidents causing disfigurement to removal of tumors in the tissues of the mouth. They also perform surgical procedures to reshape the nose or jaw to improve appearance and function.
Nose and Sinus Allergy: Diagnosis and treatment of patients with symptoms and manifestations of nose and sinus allergy including hay fever and other inhalant seasonal and year-round allergies.
Oncology: Treatment of cancer of the head and neck that may involve surgery, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. The otolaryngologist works closely with medical and radiation oncologists to design the best possible treatment program.
Otology: Medical and/or surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the ear, such as ear infections, balance problems or dizziness and hearing problems.
Plastic Surgery: Similar to reconstructive surgery, except that the surgery is often done for cosmetic purposes. Plastic surgery is important for patients who have been victims of disfiguring accidents and for those who wish to have a more improved or youthful appearance.
Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgery is a treatment for patients with disorders of the circulatory system. These disorders fall into two broad general disease processes known as atherosclerosis and thrombophlebitis, which affect the arterial and venous systems respectively.
The past decade has seen numerous diagnostic and surgical technological advances, such as ultrasound enhancement, angioplasty, stenting devices and improved imaging techniques.
The vascular disease process involves multiple systems of the body. As such, the care of the vascular patient requires the combined efforts of the surgeon, radiologist and internist. The Northwest Texas Healthcare System's Department of Vascular Surgery features advanced equipment and techniques for treating the vascular patient and is forging ahead in research to solve problems deemed unsolvable only a few years ago.
Your Surgical Experience... A New Way to Ease Anxiety
We know that having surgery can be scary and cause some anxiety. That's why we offer presurgical informative sessions designed to ease anxiety and help you mentally and physically prepare for your procedure.
The sessions are offered weekly and include a meeting with the surgical director, a tour of the surgical area and the opportunity to ask whatever questions you may have about your procedure.
Join us on Mondays: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Surgical Waiting Area
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Northwest Texas Healthcare System has special expertise in finding innovative ways to use minimally invasive surgical techniques. The surgical team has significant experience using advanced tools and techniques to make surgery and recovery easier on patients.
