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 surgical procedures
Whether you need emergency, urgent or elective surgery, you can depend on the specialists at Methodist Hospital Texsan to provide individualized care.
Our surgeons in San Antonio use leading-edge technology, including robotic surgery, to ensure safety and efficiency, which means better results for you. We specialize in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries, and we also offer a range of general surgeries using minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgical technology.
Robotic surgery
Our family of hospitals provides robotic surgery—at Methodist Hospital Texsan, we offer robotic-assisted surgery for joint replacement surgery and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Robotic-assisted surgery is when the attending surgeon controls a robotic arm that is equipped with different types of surgical instruments. The technology's robotic arm mimics the surgeon's hands with delicate movements that reduce bleeding, scarring, incision sizes and pain.
Arriving for surgery
Patients and visitors can park for free in the lot outside the hospital. All guests must check in at the lobby reception before staff directs you to your appointment location. Preoperative and postoperative information will be provided by your referring specialist and attending surgical team, and the operating room will schedule your surgery appointment.
Some insurance providers require a referral before care, so be sure to check with your provider. Questions about insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs can be answered by a hospital representative.
Visitor information
We encourage friends and family to visit loved ones recovering from surgery. We have open visitation hours, though some hours may be limited at the discretion of the attending nurse to ensure a speedy recovery. The main entrance doors close at 9:00pm, so any visits after that time will need to be coordinated with staff.