Surgery

University of Maryland Capital Region Health is dedicated to providing surgical care with excellent recovery outcomes for patients.

Our surgeons work with a comprehensive team to provide quality care and treatment.

We provide surgical services to treat conditions in these areas:

Cancer
Cardiovascular
General surgery
Gynecology and Urogynecology
Orthopedic
Ophthalmology
Podiatry
Urology

From same-day, outpatient orthopedic surgery, to more complex cardiovascular procedures, the surgical team at UM Capital Region Health is highly skilled in a full range of surgical procedures

As you recover, you will be monitored in one of our post-anesthesia care units (PACU), providing a comfortable place for you to heal after your procedure.

Surgical Options

UM Capital Region Health provides expertise in many surgical subspecialties to residents in Prince George’s County and surrounding communities, including:

Endoscopy: A procedure performed using a tube with a lens at one end and a video camera at the other. This allows physicians to examine inside of the body without performing a full surgery.
Open surgery: Surgeons make incisions large enough to see the entire surgery area and perform the required procedure.
Minimally invasive surgery: Surgeons use incisions along with small instruments and a camera to perform surgery. The camera is inserted into one incision and tiny operating instruments are inserted through the other.

UM Capital Region Health offers two types of minimally invasive surgical procedures including:
- Laparoscopic surgery
  Surgeons perform laparoscopic surgery using special long-handled instruments while viewing magnified images from the laparoscope (camera) on a video screen.
- Robotic-assisted surgery
  Surgeons perform laparoscopic surgery with robot-assistance, which allows for 3-D vision, improved hand dexterity and precise control through tiny incisions.
  
  *Robotic-assisted surgery may not be suitable for all patients. Your physician will determine a treatment plan that is right for you.

Trauma Center

Our Level II Trauma Center is the second busiest in the state of Maryland and is staffed with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care specialists at all times. As one of the leading trauma centers in the state, we are experienced at managing the full spectrum of serious injuries caused by falls and vehicle crashes, including traumatic injuries to the:

Head or Brain
Chest
Limbs