Surgery that’s smarter, safer, and designed for you.

Open procedures involve incisions made with a scalpel. They are far less common than they once were because new technologies have made minimally invasive surgery an attractive alternative to traditional procedures for many situations. However, open surgery is still necessary when procedures require access to large areas, such as the insertion of a mesh to correct a hernia, or in situations where a physician needs to visually check for the complete removal of tissue or to diagnose a condition.

Also known as endoscopic or laparoscopic surgery, these procedures insert a tiny video camera or endoscope through a small incision or a natural orifice like the mouth or nostrils. Using tiny surgical instruments, a surgeon can treat a variety of conditions. The advantage of minimally invasive surgery is that it can be performed with small or no incisions, which means there is less pain, lower risk of infection, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery times, less scarring, and less blood loss.

Grady uses the da Vinci Surgical System, an advanced robotic system that makes it possible to perform delicate and complex procedures very precisely. This is especially important in highly vascular areas in the human body, such as the pelvic area. During robot-assisted surgery, surgeons operate from a console equipped with two master controllers that maneuver four robotic arms. By viewing a high-definition 3-D image on the console, the surgeon can see the surgical procedure better than ever before. Computer software replaces actual hand movements to make movements very precise. As a result, the da Vinci system provides surgeons greater control and visibility during surgery, allowing them to perform safe, less invasive, and precise surgical procedures.

The Grady Surgery Center was developed to provide the surgical care needed to treat virtually every medical condition, including:

Our team supports the Marcus Trauma Center and Grady Emergency Department, offering around-the-clock care for trauma and emergency surgery patients with the most complex and life-threatening conditions. We also provide care for Grady Burn Center patients, including those with thermal injuries and progressive skin diseases.

Our world-class team of surgeons, staff, and researchers are dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with breast cancer and breast disease.

Grady’s surgical oncologists offer specialized care for patients with benign and malignant tumors.

Grady cardiac surgeons provide patients with advanced treatments and procedures that are designed to speed recovery.

Grady surgeons work with other specialists to diagnose and treat complex disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus.

Endocrine surgeons at Grady specialize in removing cancerous and noncancerous tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, as well as neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas. Most procedures use minimally invasive techniques, which encourage faster recovery, less pain, and reduced scarring.

Grady surgeons perform the full spectrum of surgical procedures needed to treat the variety of gastrointestinal diseases patient suffer. This can range from minimally invasive bariatric surgery to open abdomen surgery.

Grady surgeons perform procedures to remove benign and malignant tumors, correct infertility, and address medically related incontinence.

Our surgeons have vast experience with disorders that affect any portion of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and the cerebrovascular system.

Grady surgeons are skilled at performing delicate ocular or eye surgery to correct the damage of trauma, reverse the visual loss of cataracts, and treat the impact of glaucoma.

Our surgeons can perform operations on the tissues of your mouth, including teeth and gums, or in your jaw, head, or face. The most common procedures include the removal of impacted wisdom teeth, sleep apnea treatments, reconstructive jaw surgery, and dental implants.

Our surgeons are specialists in performing operations to manage ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders, including hearing issues, difficulties with speech, and difficulty swallowing.

Grady orthopedic surgeons treat a variety of joint issues, as well as sports-related problems, degenerative diseases, and trauma.

Grady is nationally recognized for its traditional and minimally invasive procedures to treat all manner of thoracic problems, including cancerous and noncancerous disorders of the lungs, chest wall, esophagus, and diaphragm.

Grady surgeons are expert at performing advanced, minimally invasive treatments — including robotic surgery — for a variety of urologic conditions, including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, urinary tract infections, and erectile dysfunction. They also are committed to preserving your urinary and sexual function, which can be affected by these disorders.

Our surgeons perform operations to correct narrowed, blocked, or dilated blood vessels outside the heart and brain. Endovascular surgery is a minimally invasive approach to these procedures, but sometimes does not offer the flexibility needed to treat more serious conditions.