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Surgery

At Roper St. Francis Healthcare, our surgeons use advanced technology to provide safe, precise and compassionate care that meets you where you are. From routine to complex surgeries, our goal is to help you heal quickly and return to the life you love.

Surgery operating room

Our surgeons are trained in the latest technologies and continually refine their skills to provide you with safe, effective care. When robotic or minimally invasive surgery is an option, we’ll talk through the benefits and help you decide what’s right for you.

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Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgery

Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive approach that uses a few small incisions, advanced instruments with greater precision and flexibility, and a high-definition 3D view for the surgeon. For many patients, this means smaller scars, less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a faster recovery.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare was the first in the Lowcountry to offer robotic surgery. Today, all four of our hospitals provide robotic procedures, building on the nationally recognized expertise established at Roper Hospital—an internationally recognized colorectal robotic surgery teaching center. Our experienced surgeons have performed thousands of robotic procedures across a wide range of specialties.

Conditions commonly treated with robotic surgery include:

  • Bladder, kidney, colorectal, esophageal, lung, prostate and uterine cancers
  • Achalasia, GERD and hiatal hernia
  • Diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
  • Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, menorrhagia and pelvic organ prolapse
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Diaphragm paralysis
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction
  • Hip and knee replacements
  • Hysterectomy and uterine prolapse
Surgery in progress

Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers a full range of endoscopic procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic services for gastroenterology and pulmonary problems. Patients are cared for by board certified gastroenterologists and pulmonologists as well as nurses and techs that are certified by their professional organization. Many of our doctors have advanced specialized training in therapeutic services and will work with your primary doctor to evaluate and treat your gastrointestinal or pulmonary problems.

Our services include:

  • GI endoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy services
  • Small bowel wireless capsule endoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal motility and hydrogen breath testing
  • Pediatric gastroenterology
  • Video-urodynamics and pelvic floor retraining

Meet some of our surgeons

Jane KilkennyMD

Minimally invasive surgery, general surgery

Eric Long, MD

Minimally invasive surgery, general surgery

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Pre-admission testing

Pre-admission testing is necessary for all patients. In order to partake in bloodless medicine and surgery, patients will need recent lab work (within 30 days) and some may be required to have other testing done before being cleared for their upcoming surgery. Your doctor or a nurse will give you instructions on what testing is necessary.

  • Shannon C. – Spine surgery patient

    I couldn’t walk. Today, I can dance. I can’t say enough how much they’ve changed my life.

    – Shannon C. , Spine surgery patient
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Refer a patient

We’re here to support you and your patients with Surgery. Our team makes the referral process simple and keeps you informed every step of the way. Please call (844) 975-6683 or go to your Epic account.