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Board-Certified Surgery Experts
When you need general surgery intervention, UConn Health is the best place to be.
Our board-certified general surgery experts are here to help you with various problems requiring surgery. From benign or routine conditions to complex cancers, our surgeons possess unique skills and experience. We have advanced expertise that is complemented by vast resources. As a leading academic medical center, UConn Health is the hub of groundbreaking research conducted by some of the brightest minds of modern medicine. We offer our patients premium access to cutting-edge medical innovations and new technology. All surgeons at UConn Health perform minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted general surgery.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality patient care, emphasizing patient safety and positive health outcomes. Whether you are dealing with a minor or urgent condition requiring general surgery, we will do our best to help you feel better and ensure you achieve the highest quality of life possible after the procedure.
General Surgery Procedures
Guide to Surgery
It is important to adhere to certain guidelines when you undergo any surgical procedure. Please review our guide to surgery to learn what to do before and after surgery to assist your medical team in providing a safe and comfortable experience.
Why Choose Us for General Surgery?
Broad Expertise in General Surgery
We are proud of our Department of General Surgery. It brings together world-class surgeons specializing in gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery, colorectal surgery, acid reflux surgery, and liver, pancreas, and bile duct surgery.
Minimally Invasive Surgeons
UConn Health brings the latest innovations and advancements in surgery to our patients. Our surgeons are trained to perform minimally invasive techniques that ensure numerous benefits for patients, including smaller incisions, less bleeding, and quicker and enhanced recovery after surgery.
We Are the Local Pioneers of Robotic Surgery
Aligned with our mission to deliver the latest cutting-edge technology, UConn Health utilizes robots in surgery. Robot-assisted surgery allows our highly skilled surgeons to perform many types of complex procedures with more precision, flexibility, and control in comparison with conventional surgical techniques. At present, UConn Health is the only local hospital where you will be treated through a combination of expert surgeons and modern robotics.
We Have a Patient-Centered Approach
UConn Health is focused on delivering personalized, patient-centered care. We are here to listen to you, answer any questions, and help with your specific needs. Our main goal is to find the easiest way for you to achieve the best treatment outcomes. Driven by compassion and empathy, we always put the needs of our patients first.