Types of Surgery

Learning you need to undergo a surgical procedure can be a nerve-wracking experience. It can also lead to a lot of questions – what will surgery be like? How is the recovery process? Will I be in pain? Will my condition be cured?

The types of surgery we offer include:  

• Bariatric surgery (Weight Loss)
• Breast surgery
• Cancer surgery
• Colorectal surgery
• Endocrine surgery
• Esophageal surgery
• Gallbladder 
• Heart surgery
• Hernia and abdominal wall surgery
• Kidney surgery
• Liver and Biliary Tract surgery 
• Lung Surgery
• Neurosurgery 
• Organ Transplantation
• Pancreatic surgery
• Plastic surgery
• Small Intestine surgery (small bowel)
• Stomach surgery
• Trauma surgery (acute care)
• Vascular surgery

The thought of having surgery can be scary. Rest assured, Henry Ford has been nationally recognized for the expertise and pioneering efforts of its surgeons since 1920. Our surgeons frequently publish research testing the effectiveness of the latest surgical approaches. This commitment to research means patients have access to the most advanced treatments.