Most Searched
Our surgeons leverage the latest technology to help you live your best life.
At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, we provide innovative surgical care focused on delivering exceptional outcomes and helping you return to the activities and lifestyle you enjoy. Our board-certified surgeons, highly skilled nurses and experienced anesthesiologists leverage the latest surgical techniques and our state-of-the-art technology suite to shorten hospital stays, reduce pain and speed recovery.
Whether you need colorectal, thoracic, gynecologic, prostate or general surgery, our team of surgical experts is deeply committed to offering customized, compassionate care to every patient. From minimally invasive treatment options to the most complex surgical procedures, we are your partners in care.
As part of our mission to shorten hospital stays, reduce pain and speed recovery for our patients, we use the latest technological tools.
Robotic Surgery Surgeons utilize robotic assistance to achieve greater range of vision, accuracy and motion — reducing the risk of complications and speeding recovery. This device is used for various colorectal, thoracic, gynecologic and general surgical procedures.
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) An innovative option used to treat localized prostate cancer, this outpatient treatment allows patients to return home the same day with minimal side effects and excellent clinical outcomes.
Aquablation A unique treatment that combines the power of water with robotic precision to treat benign prostate enlargement, this therapy provides long-term relief with very few side effects.
At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, we provide expert surgical care with advanced technology and a patient-centered approach. Our skilled surgeons specialize in a wide range of procedures, including general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, and urology. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques to enhance precision, reduce recovery times, and improve outcomes.
Surgical care doesn’t end when the procedure is over. Our Scar Care and Reconstruction Program helps improve the appearance and function of scars, ensuring patients heal with confidence. From preoperative consultation to post-surgical recovery, our dedicated team provides compassionate, high-quality care at every step.
Breast Breast Care Information Axillary dissection Breast reconstruction Breast reduction Complex nipple areola reconstruction Gender-related breast procedures Mastectomy Mastectomy with simultaneous microsurgical breast reconstruction
Cardiovascular Cardioversion Cardioverter defibrillator implantation Implantation loop recorder Inferior vena cava filter placement Intrajugular dialysis catheter placement Pacemaker insertion Pacemaker removal and replacement
Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Care Information Feeding jejunostomy Flexible sigmoidoscopy Gastrostomy tube placement Laparoscopic duodenal diverticulectomy Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair Paracentesis Percutaneous endoscopic procedures
General Surgery Carotid endarterectomy Cholecystectomy Colectomy Extremity debridement and wound vac placement Gastrectomy Hernia repair Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication LINX® Mass excisions Mastectomy Sigmoid colectomy Thyroidectomy
Interventional Radiology Abscess drainage Biopsy CT-guided mass biopsy Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Kidney percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement PICC line Thoracentesis Venous access port insertion and removal
Neurosurgery Carpal tunnel release Craniotomy for tumor Discectomy and fusion Kyphoplasty Laminectomy to excise tumor Lumbar laminectomy with or without fusion
OBGYN OBGYN Care Information Ablation of endometriosis laparotomy Cervical cerclage Cesarean section Colpocleisis Cone biopsy Dilatation and curettage Gynecologic oncologic surgery – robotic and nonrobotic Hysteroscopy TruClear™ Laparoscopic hysterectomy Laser vaporization of cervix Myomectomy Pelviscopy Polypectomy Resectoscopy Sacrospinous ligament suspension Salpingectomies Salpingo-oophorectomy Vaginal cyst excision Vaginal delivery Vulvectomy
Orthopaedics Orthopaedic Care Information Anterior cruciate ligament repair Bicep rupture repair Carpal tunnel release Computer-navigated knee replacement Femur open reduction Ganglion cyst excision Hemiarthroplasty Hip replacement — anterior and posterior approach Internal fixation Joint arthroscopy Joint open reduction Meniscectomy Open quadriceps tendon repair Patellofemoral ligament reconstruction Pectoralis repair Percutaneous pinning Rotator cuff repair Shoulder replacement Trigger finger release Trochanteric nailing Ulna open repair Ulnar nerve transposition
Otolaryngology Otolaryngology Care Information Basal cell epithelioma excision Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy Endoscopy with partial anterior Ethmoidectomy Lipoma excision Microlaryngoscopy Nasal polypectomy Neck exploration/thyroidectomy Neck mass excision Preauricular cyst excision Septoplasty Temporal artery biopsy Thyroplasty implant removal Tonsillectomy Vocal cord lesion removal
Plastics Breast reconstruction Laser scar revision Lymphovenous bypass
Podiatry Application of Apligraf® Extremity drainage Foot exostosis medial cuneiform Hammertoe correction Joint fusion Osteotomy
Spine Spine Care Information Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) Level 1 and 2 Laminectomy Microdiscectomy PleurX™ catheter placement Thoracic Thoracoscopy with BLEB resection and decortication Thoracoscopy with lung decortication Thoracoscopy with talc pleurodesis Thoracotomy
Urology Urology Care Information Aquablation Circumcision Cystectomy (robotic) Cystolitholapaxy Cystolithotripsy Cystoscopy procedure Direct visual internal urethrotomy Hydrocelectomy Laser lithotripsy Microscopic spermatic cord denervation Nephrolithotripsy Open bladder diverticulectomy Orchiectomy Penectomy Penile prosthesis implant Percutaneous lithotripsy Prostate laser vaporization Pyelogram Pyeloplasty (robotic) Rectal fistula (robotic) Robotic partial nephrectomy Robotic prostatectomy Shockwave lithotripsy Sling suspension (male and female) Stent placement Testicular prosthesis Transrectal prostate biopsy Transurethral resection of prostate tumor Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) Urethral diverticulectomy Urethroplasty UroLift® Vasectomy
Wound Care Wound Care Information Diabetic foot reconstruction Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Wound debridement
LOS ANGELES — Why do some people who consume a few glasses of alcohol a day develop advanced...
