Our surgical services make a meaningful impact on thousands of people who seek care at Kona Community Hospital. Our inpatient surgical capabilities include fully equipped operating suites for both elective and emergency procedures. We offer a range of surgeries, including:
- General Surgery: Abdominal surgery, breast cancer surgery, port/dialysis catheter placement, hernia repair, thyroidectomy, and wound care treatment.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) and Endoscopic Procedures: Colonoscopies, EGDs, and bronchoscopies.
- Minor Vascular Procedures: AV fistula creation/revision and fem-pop bypass.
- Orthopedic Trauma and Elective Procedures: Total joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders), arthroscopy, and podiatry.
- Gynecologic Procedures: Comprehensive gynecologic surgical services.
- Obstetrics: Scheduled and emergent C-sections.
- Urology: Stone removal, stent placement, TURP procedures, and BCG instillations.
- Cardiology: TEE, cardioversion, pacemaker placement, and revisions.
- Pediatric Dental Restoration: Restorative dental surgery for children.
- Plastic Surgery: Reconstructive and elective procedures.
- Ophthalmology: Elective and trauma-related eye surgeries.
Our dedicated surgical team shares one primary goal: to provide the highest level of patient care. The safety, satisfaction, and peace of mind of our patients and their families are always our top priority.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR YOUR SHORT STAY VISIT
- A nurse from the Short Stay unit will contact you before your surgery with detailed instructions and to answer any questions.
- Follow any pre-operative instructions provided by your doctor.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and flat shoes.
- Arrange for an adult to drive you home; you will not be allowed to drive yourself.
- Leave jewelry, valuables, and cash at home.
- If you wear contact lenses, bring a case to store them before surgery. Also, bring eyeglasses or hearing aids if needed.
- Avoid wearing makeup, eye shadow, mascara, or scented cologne/perfume.
- Bring a detailed list of your current medications, including dosages and the date/time of your last dose.
- Please note: Kona Community Hospital is a smoke-free campus.
WHEN YOUR CHILD NEEDS SURGERY
We recognize that children have unique needs when visiting the hospital. We invite parents and children age 3 and older to tour our facility in advance and meet our staff to make the experience as comfortable as possible. To schedule a tour, call 322-4436.
On the day of surgery, you may stay with your child until they go into the operating room. We recommend that you remain in Short Stay during the procedure. After surgery, you will be brought to the recovery room to be with your child as they wake up. Please limit the number of siblings and other family members to ensure your full attention is on your child.