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 treatment in Charleston, South Carolina
Whatever your condition, we’ll find the right treatment and procedure for you.
At Trident Medical Center, we understand that preparing for surgery can be unsettling.
Text updates during surgery
Your family can receive updates during your procedure via text message. This service is designed to support your family and help them receive information as quickly as possible.
Your family can receive updates during your procedure via text message. This service is designed to support your family and help them receive information as quickly as possible.
Conditions we treat
Our team performs general and specialized surgical interventions to treat a range of conditions, including:
- Back and neck pain
- Colon cancer
- Breast cancer
- Endometriosis
- Heart disorders
- Gynecologic problems
- Joint problems
- Neurological disorders
- Lung cancer
- Obesity
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Rectum cancer
- Spine disorders
- Urinary incontinence
- Urogynecological issues
We provide you with empathetic care and compassionate support every step of the way.
Surgical services we offer
We offer a variety of procedures to ensure you receive the best treatment possible.
Our surgical specialties
Prior to your procedure, our surgeons will meet with you and your family to answer questions, address concerns and offer advice for proper preparation. Our surgeons offer several specialties, including:
- Bariatric surgery
- Heart surgery
- Lung surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Reflux surgery
- Surgical oncology
- Spine surgery
- Trauma surgery
- Urological surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Women’s health surgery
General surgery
General surgeons have advanced knowledge and experience in a variety of surgical procedures. Although general surgery can be performed essentially on any part of the body, surgeons typically focus on treating abdominal, breast, head and neck, vascular and digestive tract diseases and injuries.
Minimally invasive surgery
We offer robot-assisted surgeries for many complex procedures. Robotic surgery grants our surgeons precision and guidance. Some benefits of robot-assisted surgery can include:
- Faster recovery times
- Minimal scarring
- Reduced pain and need for postsurgical pain medication
Surgery preparation and resources
If you're unsure of how to prepare for your procedure, we provide many resources, including information regarding registration, scheduling and financial arrangements.