Surgical Services

If you or a loved one needs surgery, you can count on exceptional care from Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Experienced general surgeons care for patients with underlying surgical conditions in the Emergency Department, on the medical surgery floor and in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Our dedicated team coordinates the care and management of each patient every step of the way through screening, surveillance, surgical intervention, rehabilitation and follow-up care.

All Under One Roof

General surgery as a specialty encompasses a wide variety of procedures, many of which occur in the abdomen. Reasons your doctor might refer you to the Lake Cumberland’s Surgical Services Department include:

• Appendectomy (removing your appendix)
• Breast surgery—biopsy, lumpectomy and mastectomy
• Colon cancer surgery
• Hemorrhoid surgery
• Hernia repair
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery)
• Laparoscopic colon resection (bowel surgery)
• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Skin and soft tissue surgeries
• Thyroid & parathyroid surgeries
• Peripheral vascular system surgeries, excluding intracranial vessels and the heart
• Reflux disease (endoscopic & surgical treatments)

Our skilled teams work in state-of-the-art facilities and deliver personalized care using sophisticated medical technology. We work closely with patients, families, and their primary care doctors to ensure that we answer every question and address every concern. At Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, our focus in on patient safety, care and comfort.