Surgical Services
Get the highest level of surgical care close to home at Barton Health. Our board-certified physicians and surgical support staff offer multi-specialty surgical services in two locations: Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Surgery Center in Zephyr Cove.
State-of-the-art technology is available through the da Vinci Xi surgical system and Mako SmartRobotics - the latest in robotic-assisted surgery. Robotic-assisted surgery increases accuracy and precision resulting in less scarring, less downtime, and less pain.
Your surgeon works in conjunction with your primary care physician and other any specialists required for your care.
Our Services
We offer surgical procedures that include, but are not limited to:
Preparing for Surgery
You will receive information from your surgical team, and it is important to follow those instructions. General information is included below. This will help to assure that your surgery will not be postponed or canceled.
- You will be contacted by a nurse who will ask you questions regarding your medical history and confirm any necessary medical tests required.
- It is very important that you arrive at the time indicated.
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight unless the staff instructs you differently.
- You should bathe or shower with an antimicrobial soap (or use the bathing kit provided by your physician's office), and brush your teeth without swallowing the water the morning of your surgery.
- A responsible adult must accompany you to the facility and be present when you are ready to leave. Parents are required to remain on site during the procedure.
- Please remove all make-up.
- Jewelry should be left at home. If you wear contact lenses, please bring a case for safekeeping.
- We suggest that you wear loose, casual clothing. A patient gown will be provided. If you prefer, you may bring a robe and slippers to wear home.
After your Surgery
Please follow these general rules that complement the instructions you will receive from your physician.
- A physician will authorize your discharge.
- Follow your physician’s instructions regarding diet, rest and medication.
- We advise patients not to drive, make important decisions or sign important documents for at least 24 hours following the procedure. Please have a family member, close friend or responsible adult drive you home.
- Plan to have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours after your procedure.
Our staff will call to check on your progress and answer any questions. If you should have any specific questions about your recovery, please call your physician.
