Surgical Specialties

Abdominal transplant surgery is used to perform organ transplantation of either the kidney or liver, for either a transplant recipient or transplant donor. Surgeons at Loyola’s Transplant Center have the medical expertise and technological resources to care for the most difficult conditions, whether you need a kidney, liver or a multi-organ transplant.

• Kidney transplant surgery
• Living kidney donor surgery
• Living liver donor surgery
• Living transplant surgery
• Pancreas transplant surgery

For more information or to request an appointment, call 708-327-4TXP (kidney and liver patients) or 85-LiverDoc (liver patients).

Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, involves surgical changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight by limiting how much you eat, reducing the absorption of nutrients, or both. Loyola’s multidisciplinary team of weight loss experts may recommend bariatric surgeries when diet and exercise have not resulted in weight loss or when you have serious health problems because of your weight.

• Abdominal wall reconstruction
• Adjustable gastric banding surgery
• Gastric bypass
• Gastric sleeve (gastrectomy)
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Gastroscopy (Endoscopy)
• Liver resection
• Surgery for GERD or ulcerative colitis for children

Cardiothoracic surgery is a treatment option for adult and pediatric patients with heart or lung disease, as well as conditions in the esophagus, other organs in the chest, or in the structure and tissues that make up the chest cavity.

Cardiovascular surgery treats disorders or diseases of the heart or blood vessels. Cardiovascular surgeons work to repair damage to these areas with minimally invasive or open procedures, including the implantation of devices to help the heart pump blood through the body.

• Bypass surgery
• Cardiac (open heart) surgery
• Cardiac closure device implantation
• Cardiac defibrillator implantation

Colorectal surgery treats a variety of problems of the colon, rectum and anus, from benign (non-cancerous) to malignant (cancerous). Our colon and rectal surgeons work with gastroenterologists, radiologists, surgical oncologists and other specialists to provide the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques for many colorectal issues.

Loyola's dermatology team offers comprehensive surgical treatment for skin cancer from an interdisciplinary team of Mohs surgeons, medical and surgical oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, radiologists and dermopathologists.

• Mohs micrographic surgery

General surgery is for the treatment of patients who need surgery for conditions of the thyroid, esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts. Loyola’s general surgery program includes colon and rectal surgery, endocrine surgery, pediatric surgery, interventional endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology, GI/bariatric surgery, transplant surgery, plastic surgery and trauma/critical care surgery.

Gynecologic oncology surgery treats cancers of the female reproductive system. At Loyola, we perform minimally invasive robotic surgery whenever possible, as well as offer reconstructive techniques and compassionate support from an interdisciplinary team of gynecologic surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists and social workers.

• Endometrial treatments
• Ovarian cystectomy
• Pelvic exenteration
• Supracervical hysterectomy

Neurosurgery is used to treat a wide range of conditions in the brain, skull, spinal cord and nervous system. This includes surgery to treat neurological trauma, tumors, stroke, infections, degenerative diseases and vascular disorders.

Eye conditions and diseases that require surgery are approached with the highest quality care and consideration with Loyola's ophthalmology team. Ophthalmic surgeons provide reconstructive, ophthalmologic and cosmetic eye surgery for the eyelids, eyes, eyebrows, orbital cavity and lacrimal (tear duct) system, as well as the cheeks and forehead.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery treats injuries, diseases and defects of the head, neck, face, mouth and jaw. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons work closely with trauma, cancer, otolaryngology and dental medicine teams to coordinate care for dental and facial deformity, dental injury and facial trauma.

• Dental implants
• Maxillofacial deformity reconstruction surgery
• Mouth surgery
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Reconstructive facial and jaw surgery after trauma
• Reconstructive jaw surgery after cancer
• TMJ (temporomandibular joint) surgery
• Tooth extractions for impacted teeth

Orthopaedic surgery involves the treatment of conditions and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons. Specialists in orthopaedic surgery may focus on the foot and ankle, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, hip, knee or spine.

• Pediatric orthopaedics

Otolaryngology (ENT) surgery treats conditions, diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck, including traumatic head injuries and head and neck cancers. Our otolaryngologists and head and neck surgeons partner with audiologists, neurologists and other specialists to provide leading-edge surgical techniques and minimally invasive approaches for many types of ENT surgery.

Surgical treatments for pediatric gastroenterology patients address issues of children with gastrointestinal, liver, nutrition and pancreatic diseases. Whenever possible, our surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures to ensure less scarring, a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery time for your child.

• Colectomy and proctocolectomy for children
• Removal of bowel obstruction in children
• Removal of intestinal polyps or fistulas in children
• Surgery for GERD or ulcerative colitis for children

Pediatric gynecology surgery treats concerns and problems of the female reproductive system (including the uterus, ovaries and vagina) of young and adolescent girls.

• Vaginal reconstruction and vaginal septum surgery for children

The pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery team restores form and function for newborns, infants, children and adolescents faced with congenital malformations (existing from birth) or problems due to an injury, tumor or disease of the head, neck, face, body, perineum, arms and legs.

• Cleft lip and palate repair
• Pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery

Our pediatric surgery team treats children from infancy to teenage years who require surgical treatment for congenital and developmental conditions or diseases, as well as injuries and trauma.

• Kidney and bladder surgery in children
• Removal of bowel obstruction in children
• Removal of intestinal polyps or fistulas in children
• Surgical treatments for pediatric reproductive problems
• Undescended testicle repair

The pediatric urology surgeons at Loyola treat congenital and acquired problems of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra in children. Minimally invasive procedures are used whenever possible to ensure a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery time for your child.

• Circumcision
• Kidney and bladder surgery in children
• Reconstructive surgery of the genitals and urinary tract in children
• Pyeloplasty
• Surgical treatments for pediatric reproductive problems
• Umbilical hernia repair
• Undescended testicle repair

Loyola's Plastic and reconstructive surgery team treats patients seeking cosmetic surgical care, as well as those with wounds, congenital abnormalities, burns, trauma, deformity or disfigurement. Our surgeons specialize in treating the breasts, abdomen, face and hands.

Podiatry surgeons treat problems of the foot, ankle and lower leg to relieve pain from podiatry conditions and injuries with minimally invasive procedures whenever possible.

• Bunion surgery
• Fracture repairs in the foot
• Hammer toe repair

Pulmonary and critical care specialists are trained to surgically treat a wide range of acute and chronic lung issues, from patients who need help breathing easier to those requiring a lung transplant.

• Correction of airway obstruction

Radiation oncology surgery targets tumors to kill cancer cells using advanced image guidance and motion sensitive technology. Radiation oncologists at Loyola are specially trained in equipment and procedures that deliver radiation directly to tumors, avoiding healthy surrounding tissue as much as possible.

• Stereotactic radiosurgery

Loyola's radiology team uses advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques to treat diseases in the musculoskeletal system, vascular system, pulmonary system and abdomen.

• Uterine artery embolization (UAE)

Surgical oncology, or cancer surgery, involves the surgical removal of cancer. Loyola’s cancer surgeons work closely with doctors in medical oncology, hematology and radiation therapy to remove the cancer, or as much of the cancer as possible with the most progressive cancer treatments are available, including robotic surgery and other advanced procedures.

• Breast surgery
• Cancer surgery (surgical oncology)
• Lumpectomy
• Lymph node removal
• Mastectomy
• Pancreatic surgery
• Whipple procedure for pancreatic and gastric cancers

Patients with acute, life-threatening surgical conditions receive advanced care at Loyola. These conditions include trauma, burns, infections, ischemia, acute inflammation and post-operative complications.

• Critical care surgery

Urology surgery treats conditions of the genitourinary tract (including the bladder, kidneys, gallbladder, penis, prostate, testicles and urinary tract) and the adrenal glands. Urology surgeons are also trained to treat cancers in this area of the body, using laparoscopic/minimally invasive procedures whenever possible.

Vascular specialists at Loyola surgically treat vascular and endovascular diseases and conditions of the circulatory system to clear blockages from arteries and keep blood flow functioning. Vascular surgeons perform open surgical repair and reconstruction, as well as minimally invasive endovascular therapy interventions (performed inside the blood vessels), depending on the appropriate option for each patient.