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Surgical Services
(309) 836-1672
Located on the first floor of MDH.
When you need surgery, whether inpatient or outpatient, turn to McDonough District Hospital for the latest technology, techniques and high level of expertise rarely found in smaller hospitals. We offer common practice with uncommon talent. Day in, day out.
Because we're a smaller hospital, we can provide you a continuity of care not available in larger facilities. Your nurses will better know you and your needs. Our staff is a perfect blend of experienced medical professionals who have been with the hospital for several years and newer staff members who bring valuable experience from other hospitals.
 We feel we owe it to our patients to continually upgrade to the newest equipment and stay abreast of breakthrough treatments and techniques so we can provide you optimum care. From lasers to endoscopes to video systems, McDonough District Hospital brings you the most advanced technology for a successful surgery by skilled medical professionals - all in a convenient, comfortable atmosphere.
Outpatient Procedures
Outpatient surgery may also be called same-day surgery or ambulatory surgery. Patients arrive at the hospital, have surgery, recover and go home the same day.
Outpatient surgery has many advantages. Procedures are performed using the hospital's sophisticated equipment and experienced staff. Then you're allowed to fully recover in the comfort of your own home. Because you don't have to stay at the hospital overnight, your medical costs are lower, also.
Your physician will determine whether your procedure may be performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis.
Inpatient Procedures
Inpatient surgery is for more invasive surgeries, those that require lengthier recoveries, or for patients who need monitoring more closely.
Understanding Minimally Invasive Procedures
Minimally invasive procedures require smaller incisions and generally less recovery time for patients. These procedures are being safely used more frequently as technology advances, allowing for more outpatient procedures.
. Laparoscopic surgery. A common minimally invasive procedure, laparoscopic surgery reduces patient discomfort because the surgeon uses several small incisions rather than traditional large ones. Through these "keyhole" incisions, a surgeon inserts slender tubes containing small instruments and cameras for viewing the procedure on a video monitor. Laparoscopic surgery may be used for appendix removal, ulcer surgery, hernia repairs and lung biopsies.
. Lithotripsy. This minimally invasive procedure crushes a kidney stone while it's still inside a patient so the stone can easily pass through the patient's system.
. Manometry and GI endoscopy. These outpatient minimally invasive procedures are performed using monitoring equipment available to provide highly accurate screening and diagnosis for people who have recurring heartburn symptoms.
 . Anesthesia. McDonough District Hospital offers pain intervention therapy for obstetrics patients as well as epidural pain injections to treat back pain due to lumbar spine injuries.
Types of Surgical Services We Offer
McDonough District Hospital offers a full spectrum of surgical services:
. General, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
General surgical procedures using advanced technology range from complex procedures to smaller procedures such as biopsies. General surgery includes operations on the liver and spleen; breast operations for benign and malignant disease processes; anorectal operations (hemorrhoidectomy); laparoscopic and open operations for hernia, gallbladder, and other abdominal conditions. Vascular procedures are available to restore or improve circulation to small and large vessels. Laparoscopic surgery is the most common form of minimally invasive surgery performed today, and is used successfully for the removal of gallstones, appendix removal, ulcer surgery, hernia repairs and lung biopsies.
Surgeons:
Dr. Edwin Card
Dr. Ronald Whitley
 "As a general surgeon, I enjoy the challenge of evaluating and treating acutely injured trauma patients. Dr. Card and I are able to provide an exceptional level of care to patients along with first responders and the MDH Emergency Room staff. We are able to respond in a quick and professional manner, and it's rewarding when the outcome is successful. At MDH, life and limbs have been saved using splenectomy to control intra-abdominal bleeding. This procedure allows us to perform a bypass to extremities that are without blood supply. Specializing in general and vascular surgery, no two days are the same, and it's exciting to work in a field that continually offers new procedures and equipment that helps us improve patient care and save more lives."
-Ronald Whitley, M.D., General Surgery
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. Gynecological Surgery
Some of the common gynecological procedures performed at McDonough District Hospital include dilatation and curettage (D&C); Thermachoice thermal endometrial ablation and laparoscopic CO 2 laser to treat endometriosis; operations for prolapse and incontinence; hysterectomies; laparoscopic tubal ligations; and Cesarean sections. Laparoscopic procedures are performed both for diagnostic and operative purposes.
Surgeons:
Dr. Troy Eckman
"I take great pleasure in being able to perform minimally invasive outpatient surgeries, which result in the patients being diagnosed and/or cured of their problems. One of these is a little known procedure called Thermachoice© endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual periods. Through this simple procedure many women no longer have to fear that time of the month and they do not have to have a hysterectomy. We also perform a wide range of laparoscopic procedures with the latest tools at our disposal to diagnose/ treat a patient's pelvic pain, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infertility, or other disorders of the female reproductive system. These outpatient procedures often result in patients having a greatly improved sense of well-being and that makes me feel better too."
-Troy Eckman, M.D., Obstetrics
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. Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedic procedures are available to patients with diseases/disorders and degenerative conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, as well as fractures and injuries. Internal and external systems are used to stabilize many types of fractures. Arthroscopes allow the physician to diagnose and treat joint conditions through a minimally invasive approach.
Surgeon:
Dr. Drake White
 "Surgery cannot cure every orthopedic ailment. However, frequently outpatient surgical procedures can and do improve the lives of patients who have a specific indicated operation that addresses their source of pain or other symptoms. Common orthopedic outpatient procedures performed at MDH include knee arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, shoulder tendon repair and other shoulder procedures. In addition, certain fractures that require surgery can be treated on an outpatient basis. It is very gratifying to see individuals' lives improved through these and other surgical procedures."
-Drake White, M.D., Orthopedics
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. Urological Procedures
These include lithotripsy, laparoscopic surgery and collagen injection for incontinence. Lithotripsy is a minimally invasive procedure that crushes a kidney stone while it's still inside a patient so the stone can easily pass through the patient's system. Some urological procedures can be performed using small endoscopes to visualize the bladder, ureter and kidneys but others involve more invasive techniques.
Surgeon:
Dr. Christopher Castillo
"It is the most gratifying feeling of a urologist to see a patient walk out of the hospital pain- free after suffering extreme pain because of a kidney stone. Specifically, a patient who has a kidney stone blocking the kidney comes to the hospital and a stent is put in place, followed by lithotripsy. Lithotripsy is a uniquely non-invasive procedure that crushes the stone in the body and allows small pieces of the stone to pass in a natural way, making this a day surgery. Some patients describe their experience as a 'miracle.' MDH and its surgical staff will do anything to perform state-of-the-art procedures for patient benefit and comfort."
-I. Christopher Castillo, M.D., Urologist
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. Endoscopic Procedures
Endoscopy is performed on patients suffering from a variety of gastrointestinal conditions. The procedure allows a physician to examine the lining of the digestive system through the use of a lighted instrument called an endoscope. For patients who have recurring heartburn symptoms, the minimally invasive procedures of manometry and GI endoscopy are performed using the newest equipment available to provide highly accurate screening and diagnosis.
Internist:
Dr. David Greathouse
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. Podiatric Procedures
These procedures use the most current technology available to help relieve pain associated with foot deformities and improve function of the foot and ankle (such as hammertoe correction and bunionectomy).
Surgeons:
Dr. Idol Mitchell
"When the foot hurts the whole body hurts' is the statement that makes me proud to have the skills as a podiatric physician and surgeon. Treating patients' feet as life puts more demand on them defines what I do. A bunion is an example of a common disorder of the foot that is treated surgically. This procedure is done on an outpatient basis. The condition is unsightly and can cause pain and limitation of motion. Surgery realigns the joint, and the patient can return to activity with improved form and increased ease of wearing shoes. At MDH, the surgical staff ensures you 'take a step in the right direction."
-Idol Mitchell, D.P.M., Podiatry
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. Ophthalmologic Procedures
Both outpatient and inpatient ophthalmic services are available for patients of all ages. Cataract surgery is the most common ophthalmic procedure performed at McDonough District Hospital. We also offer strabismus repairs to correct eye muscle problems, corneal transplants, and treatments for patients with glaucoma.
Surgeon:
Dr. Jill Brody
 "Being an Eye M.D. (ophthalmologist) is the most rewarding specialty. As an ophthalmic surgeon, I can take a patient, unable to drive anymore because of poor vision, and allow them to see after removing their cataract. Right here in Macomb, I have been providing delicate corneal transplant surgery (replacing the tiny clear window on the front of the eye) for almost 10 years. With the help of MDH and the excellent surgical staff, the procedure flows smoothly from the air delivery of the donor corneal tissue, the preparation of the patient, to the transplantation of the donor cornea. And taking the patch off the next day is the best reward...a twinkle in the eye and a beaming smile."
-Jill Brody, M.D., Ophthalmology
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Patient Guide to Surgery
Whether you're having inpatient or outpatient surgery at McDonough District Hospital (MDH), you'll follow similar steps beforehand.
Before Surgery
 To prepare patients and their families for the surgical experience, we offer a Pre-Admission Surgical Service (PASS).
Pre-Admission Instructions
Please report to the Admitting Department at the arranged time. The pre-admission process consists of several steps, which will take about one to two hours. For more information about pre-admission, please call 309-836-1572
. For registration, please bring your health insurance or medical card(s). (It is your responsibility to pre-certify with your insurance carrier.)
. Dress accordingly for any physician-ordered blood tests, X-rays, or EKGs. Chest X-rays and EKGs require removing clothing from the waist up.
. A registered nurse will interview you about your surgical and medical history. Bring your home medications in their original bottles or a medication list with the name, dose and frequency. You will sign the consent form for surgery or tests and have the opportunity to ask questions. Patients also receive pre-operative and post-operative teaching through verbal and written instructions.
. Patients having total joint replacements and those requiring crutches following surgery will visit with Rehabilitation Services. (Please allow extra time for this process.) If you already have crutches that you plan to use after surgery, bring them with you to Rehabilitation Services.
. If you are having a procedure such as an upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, esophageal manometry, or 24-hour pH probe testing, more detailed pre-surgery instructions can be found at www.macomb.com/lamoine/procedures .
Day of Surgery
. Beginning at midnight the night before surgery, do not take anything by mouth (unless instructed otherwise). Do not eat, drink, chew gum or have candy or mints.
. If you're having outpatient surgery, you must have a ride home with a responsible adult.
. Patients who are minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
After Surgery
. After the procedure, you will be observed in the Recovery Room.
. At an appropriate time, outpatients will receive discharge instructions and be released to go home. Patients who are to be admitted to the hospital or observed overnight will be transferred to their room.
. All patients receive home instructions before leaving MDH.
. If you have difficulty breathing, excessive bleeding, fever or any other disturbing problems after leaving the hospital, call your physician immediately.
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