Surgery
Surgery is a branch of medicine that involves treating diseases or injuries by adjusting or removing organs, tissues or bones. Surgery includes both necessary procedures, like cardiac surgery, or elective procedures, such as joint replacement.
Advanced surgery in Frisco, Texas
At Medical City Frisco, we treat each patient who walks through our doors with individualized care.
From general surgery to cosmetic reconstruction, your surgery team will treat you with the advanced care that hospitals in the Medical City Healthcare network are known for.
Related specialties
Learn more about our related specialties.
General surgery options we offer
You can trust the surgery team at Medical City Frisco to provide advanced surgical procedures for your specific needs. We offer a wide range of general surgeries for conditions affecting the:
- Liver
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Intestines
- Colon
- Pancreas
- Thyroid gland
Specific surgeries we offer include:
- Appendectomy: An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. This procedure is often performed as an emergency procedure when you are suffering from acute appendicitis.
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal): Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, performed in cases of painful gallstones or infection. This procedure is most commonly performed using the laparoscopic approach.
Minimally invasive robotic procedures
Our robotic surgery systems provide 3D visualization, wristed instrumentation and unmatched precision. Robotic surgery results in a faster recovery time and typically allows you to go home within the day.
We offer minimally invasive robotic procedures for the following:
- Bariatric surgery
- General surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Gynecologic surgery
- Urologic surgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeons use the latest techniques and technology to minimize scarring and improve the healing process. The primary areas of plastic and reconstructive procedures we specialize in are:
Breast surgery
Types of breast surgery we offer include:
- Breast augmentation: uses breast implants to increase the volume of the breasts and give them the desired shape
- Breast lift: raises the breast by taking away excess skin and surrounding tissues to reshape and support the new breast shape
- Breast reduction: reduces size of breast and improves shape
- Breast reconstruction: rebuilds the contour of the breast, along with the nipple and areola, if desired
Reconstructive plastic surgery
Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed to treat the abnormal structure of the body caused by congenital (present at birth) defects, irregularities during development, trauma to the body or a disease. Types of reconstructive plastic surgery we offer include:
- Cleft lip and cleft palate surgery: corrects abnormal development and separation of the upper lip and roof of the mouth to restore function and normal appearance
- Skin cancer removal: removes cancerous cells or skin lesions using special techniques to preserve health and appearance
- Tissue expansion: uses a silicone balloon expander to allow the body to grow extra skin for use in reconstruction
- Scar revision: minimizes the look and feel of a scar and surrounding skin tone
- Hand surgery: improves the strength, flexibility and structure of the wrist and fingers
- Breast reduction: removes excess breast tissue, breast fat and glandular tissue
Cosmetic plastic surgery
Cosmetic plastic surgery includes nonsurgical and surgical procedures to change the structure of the body in an effort to achieve the desired appearance.
We offer several different types of cosmetic plastic surgery, including:
- Facelift surgery: fixes the signs of aging, such as sagging, deep creases, fat and loose skin
- Eyelid surgery: removes loose or sagging skin above or below the eyelids
- Buttock augmentation: increases fullness and roundness of the buttocks
- Arm lift: reduces excess sagging or drooping skin beneath the arm
- Liposuction: slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat
- Tummy tuck: removes excess skin and fat from the stomach
- Rhinoplasty: reshapes the nose
- Laser and ultrasound assisted liposuction: removes excess fat from the body
- Ear surgery: improves shape, proportion and position of the ear
- Dermabrasion: resurfaces skin that has been left scarred from previous procedures or accidents
- Chin surgery: removes excess fat and reshapes the chin shape
- Brow lift: reduces the wrinkled appearance in the forehead, reduces frown lines and raises sagging brows
Getting to your surgery appointment
When you come in for your surgery, please use the Medical City Frisco main entrance and check in at the registration desk. Once you check in, we will guide you to where your procedure will be. We offer valet and on-campus parking for your convenience.