General surgery
Robotic surgery has arrived at Cuero Regional Hospital and is led by Dr. Stephen Lester, M.D., F.A.C.S.
“I am ecstatic to be part of this amazing team of healthcare professionals. With the addition of Intuitive’s da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, our patients will be able to get the ‘big city care’ they need with the same small town compassionate care they are used to and deserve.” - Dr. Lester
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Advanced Robotic Services Include, But Not Limited To:
Appendix Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair / Reflux Surgery
Colon / Bowel Resection / Ostomy Creation
Lysis of Adhesions
Intra-Abdominal / Pelvic Surgery
Other Surgical Services Include, But Not Limited To:
Breast Biopsy / Breast Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
Thyroidectomy
Skin Cancer / Melanoma / Soft Tissue Tumors
Amputations
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Our Surgical and Endoscopy Suites are designed and equipped to assist our highly skilled surgeons in the following specialties:
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Gynecology
Obstetrics
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pain Management
Peripheral Vascular
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Urology
Day surgery
The Day Surgery Unit at Cuero Regional Hospital offers diagnostic and surgical services combined with the highest level of care, experience, and support possible. A private and comfortable waiting area is close by for convenience. In consideration of time, pre-admission testing is performed prior the day of surgery to facilitate admission and treatment.
Colonoscopy Clinic
Endoscopy of the stomach
Tubal ligation
Dilatation and curettage
Laparoscopy
Local excision
Cataract
Arthroscopy of joint
Bunionectomy
Carpal Tunnel
Hammertoe correction
Trigger Finger release
Needle directed breast biopsy
Central line placement
Foreign body removal
Skin Cancer excision
Vasectomy
Epidural steroid injection
Colposcopy
Reduction of fracture
Incision and drainage of abscess
These procedures are performed by our local physicians and/or specialty physicians.
Anesthesia
Anesthesia is provided by our home town anesthetists, Andy Armondo, CRNA, Brian Walford, CRNA, and Allison McFarland, CRNA. A variety of anesthesia types are available including local, IV sedation, general, and spinal.