Surgery Center
Unless it is an emergency, you and your physician may discuss surgery as a way to correct your condition upon diagnosis.
With improved technology and advances in anesthesia and pain control, many less invasive surgical procedures are now being performed on an outpatient, or ambulatory, basis.
According to the American Cancer Society, surgery is the oldest form of cancer treatment.
Our skilled surgery team keeps patient safety at the top of their priority list, while efficiently and effectively assisting surgeons in various procedures. The surgery team also focuses on keeping patient families updated and involved during their loved ones care.
Stephen Bush, MD
Kean Donald Griffith, MD
David John Mauterer, MD
Stanley Ziomek, MD
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Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety
Chatter, music and equipment sounds reduced surgeons' speech comprehension in small study
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Procedure for Incontinence in Women May Lose Effectiveness With Time
In 7-year study, failure rate for pelvic organ prolapse surgery gradually increased
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Study Supports Broader Access to Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery
But not everyone agrees it's time to recommend the procedure to those who aren't extremely obese
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Gene Test May Help Predict Success of Weight-Loss Surgery
Change to DNA might explain why some shed more pounds than others after gastric bypass, study says
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Antidepressants May Hasten Bypass Recovery, Study Finds
Mental health, pain improve sooner, researchers say
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General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia
No long-term mental changes associated with the procedure in older surgical patients, study says
If you are scheduled to have surgery, there's a good chance you will be going home on the same day as the procedure.
Major surgery can be intimidating, but you’ll feel more confident if you get all the information you need about your surgery beforehand.
Gastric stapling (restrictive) surgery is a type of bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) procedure performed to limit the amount of food a person can eat.
Surgery for prostate cancer generally requires a stay in the hospital. The length of the hospital stay will depend on the type of procedure performed.
Surgery is the most common way to treat melanoma and is a common treatment for all stages of melanoma.
The goal of most refractive eye surgeries is to reduce or eliminate a person's dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Same Day Surgical Services
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center's Same Day Services offers patients the ability to be back at home the same day after having their procedure. Same Day Surgery Services are available for:
- Infants
- Children
- Adults
Same Day procedures are scheduled and performed Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have any questions regarding your scheduled procedure, please call (573) 727.2667.
Our surgery suite features five major operating rooms and two CVORs (Cardiovascular Operating Rooms). Surgery services include various general and speciality procedures, such as endoscopic, laparoscopic, thoracic, orthopedic, urological and vascular procedures.
Our skilled surgery team keeps patient safety at the top of their priority list, while efficiently and effectively assisting surgeons in various procedures. The surgery team also focuses on keeping patient families updated and involved during their loved ones care.
