SURGERY With continuing advances in technology and minimally invasive surgical techniques, Decatur General's experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists and surgical nurses provide patients with the area's most highly advanced surgical procedures. Pre-admission Assessment at the Admission Center, available for inpatients and outpatients, enables you to have essential clinical tests and visit with someone from the anesthesia department prior to surgery. Patients receive pre-operative and post-operative education. More than 8,000 patients come to Decatur General each year for surgery, including the following specialties. General Vascular Thoracic Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Endoscopic procedures Gynecological Orthopaedic/Spinal Orthopaedics Ophthalmologic Urologic Cosmetic/Plastic/Reconstructive Bariatric Cardiovascular Robotic Assisted Surgery