Blood Conservation Services at North Shore Medical Center

Our skilled surgical team uses advanced conservation devices, pharmaceuticals, and meticulous techniques to minimize blood loss during medical or surgical interventions. Advances in equipment and technology have allowed doctors to safely and successfully perform a multitude of procedures, ranging from routine to complex, without blood transfusions. The benefits to you may include:

Weight loss surgery is generally designed for those with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40, or equal to or greater than 35 with serious co-morbidities. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is also FDA-approved for weight loss surgery in people with a BMI of 30 to 35 who have at least one obesity-related condition. Weight loss surgery is considered safe, but like many types of surgery, it does have risks. Consult with your physician about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery.

At Hialeah Hospital, we treat:

Each unit features an age-friendly environment focused on the safety and management of geriatric conditions for seniors. Our team of clinicians, physicians, nurses, dieticians, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists have specialized training in geriatric care, enabling them to provide comprehensive treatment focused on your individual needs.

Through a state-of-the-art robotic surgical platform called the da Vinci® Surgical System, our surgeons can perform complex procedures using very small incisions with unmatched precision. These new techniques can be used for procedures whose complexity once demanded traditional open surgery.

Robotic Surgery Services at Hialeah Hospital

• General surgery
• Bariatric surgery
• Cholecystectomy
• Colorectal surgery
• Hernia repair
• Hysterectomy