Surgery

The Department of Surgery at Overlook Medical Center offers 18 fully-equipped operating rooms, three of which are equipped for advanced laparoendoscopic surgery. They are staffed by skilled, board-certified surgeons and health care professionals who are dedicated to providing the most progressive surgical methods with the latest technology. In addition, our minimally invasive surgery program uses advanced techniques that result in shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries.

We offer many types of surgery using state-of-the-art equipment and minimally invasive methods whenever possible, including:

• Bariatrics
  At Atlantic Health Weight & Wellness Center at Overlook Medical, our surgeons are experts in laparoscopic bariatric surgery using the most advanced techniques that result in more rapid recovery for our patients. Learn more about our surgical options >
  
  
• Brain Tumors
  The Brain Tumor Center of New Jersey, part of Atlantic Neuroscience Institute and Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, has specialists who provide comprehensive, individualized surgical care for patients with a variety of benign and malignant brain tumors, as well as neurological complications due to cancer elsewhere in the body.
  
  
• Breast
  Our breast surgeons and plastic surgeons specialize in breast-conserving and reconstructive surgeries and use a special biopsy system to reduce the amount of surgery whenever possible. Learn more about breast surgeries at Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical > 
  
  
• Cancer
  Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical performs advanced surgical procedures or all types of cancer, while maximizing our patients’ recovery in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. Learn more about our specialized treatments > 
  
  
• Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)/Otolaryngology
  Our ENT surgeons perform an array of  ear, nose and throat procedures, including hearing loss surgeries, such as cochlear implantation, bone-anchored hearing aid, stapedectomy and tympanomastoidectomy. Find a doctor who specializes in ear, nose and throat /otolaryngology > 
  
  
• Eye
  Our expert ophthalmologists and ocular plastic surgeons perform a wide variety of specialized eye procedures. Find a physician who specializes in ophthalmology > 
  
  
• Colorectal and Gastrointestinal
  Our colorectal surgeons, general surgeons and gastroenterologists surgically treat both benign and malignant diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract. Working in conjunction with radiation and medical oncologists, they also provide the most up-to-date minimally invasive therapies for rectal cancer. In addition, our general surgeons treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the upper gastrointestinal system. Learn more about services at Overlook Medical’s Digestive Center > 
  
  
• General Surgery
  Our general surgeons provide both elective and emergency procedures to treat disorders such as gallbladder disease, hernias, diverticulitis, pancreatitis and diseases of the spleen, and more. Find a physician who specializes in surgery/general > 
  
  
• Gynecology
  Our surgeons specialize in and treat a variety of gynecological conditions. Learn more about our women’s health services >
  
  
• Neurosurgery
  Our neurosurgeons, part of Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, provide a wide variety of surgical procedures for conditions of the brain and spine, using focused radiation to treat tumors while minimizing damage to normal, surrounding tissue. Learn more about our neurosurgical techniques > 
  
  
• Orthopedics
  Overlook Medical’s orthopedic surgeons use specially developed procedures and guidelines to perform more efficient surgeries for faster recovery. Learn more about our orthopedic specialties > 
  
  
• Pediatric Surgery
  Pediatric surgeons at Overlook Medical and Goryeb Children’s Center offer a full range of surgical procedures and treatments. This includes surgeries of the head, neck, chest, and abdomen, as well as specialization in premature babies, oncology, gastroenterology, trauma and wound care. Learn more about surgery for children and adolescents > 
  
  
• Pediatric Neurosurgery
  Pediatric neurosurgeons at Goryeb Children's Hospital and Atlantic Neuroscience Institute treat a variety of conditions, including hydrocephalus, brain and spinal cord injuries, brain tumors, and developmental and craniofacial problems. Learn more > 
  
  
• Plastic Surgery
  Our staff of plastic surgeons provides cosmetic procedures, assists in the treatment of trauma victims and performs reconstructive procedures for patients who have had breast cancer surgery, bariatric surgery, hernia surgery, eye surgery and more. Find a physician who specializes in surgery/plastic >
  
  
• Robotics
  Overlook Medical offers the da Vinci® Surgical System for gynecologic, urologic and urogynecologic conditions. Learn more about robotic surgical procedures >
  
  
• Thoracic
  Our surgeons offer treatments for disorders of the thorax, thymus, mediastinum and lymph nodes.  In addition, we offer minimally-invasive video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) to treat a variety of benign and malignant conditions of the lung and surrounding areas. Learn more about our lung cancer program > 
  
  
• Urogynecology
  Our urogynecological surgeons specialize in treating urinary or fecal incontinence and prolapse of the vagina, bladder and uterus. Learn more about this specialized women’s health program > 
  
  
• Urology
  We offer a full range of surgical therapies for benign urological diseases, including kidney stones, erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate glands. In addition, our surgical staff specializes in oncology, female urology, minimally invasive surgery and pediatrics. Learn more about our robotic procedures for urology >