Surgery
Our experienced surgeons perform thousands of surgeries each year. We use the latest surgical advances, including minimally invasive and robotic techniques, to provide you the best possible care.
Medically reviewed by Ankit Sarin, M.D. and Mohamed Ali, M.D. on March 02, 2026.
Nationally Recognized Surgical Care
UC Davis Health surgeons are committed to bringing world-class care to you and your family. Our compassionate surgeons and surgical staff have the expertise to perform any type of surgery. We are at the forefront of research and treatments, so you benefit from these advancements through better outcomes.
Using the latest technology and innovative techniques, UC Davis surgeons manage more than 20,000 cases a year. We offer expertise in a variety of surgical areas and techniques. We also specialize in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures.
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Why Choose Us
State-of-the-Art Technology
You can expect improved surgical outcomes, less pain, and a faster recovery from our leading-edge procedures. We use the latest diagnostic and surgical equipment to offer you the most advanced medical care available.
Comprehensive Care
You get the best possible care through our cross-specialty collaborations. We work closely with colleagues in other medical and surgical specialties to create a holistic approach to your treatment.
Innovative Research
You benefit from our knowledge and expertise, gathered through leading-edge research. Led by expert professors and scientists, we explore new approaches to improve your treatment outcomes and care.
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Advanced Surgical Techniques
We offer minimally invasive surgery and robotic-assisted procedures. Our surgeons work closely with you to determine the best treatment option for your case.
Our advanced surgical techniques include:
Minimally Invasive Surgery
This technique results in less pain, a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery for you than traditional open surgery. Your surgeon makes a small incision to guide thin tubes, tiny cameras and surgical tools.
Robotic-Assisted Procedures
With this type of minimally invasive surgery, your surgeon uses a robotic surgery system to do your procedure. The system has a robotic arm that holds small surgical instruments. Your surgeon moves the arm with a special controller, which allows for greater precision than traditional surgery.
Our Surgical Specialties
We have surgical expertise in a wide range of areas. Some of our advanced techniques include minimally invasive (laparoscopic), endoluminal (endoscopic), and robotic-assisted procedures.
Our surgical specialties include:
Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
Our nationally recognized bariatric surgery experts make changes to your digestive system to help you safely lose weight. Our program provides weight management and metabolic health through both medical and surgical options.
Foregut Surgery
Patients can receive diagnostic testing, endoscopic therapy, and surgery for all foregut diseases (such as GERD, achalasia and gastroparesis) in one location.
Endoluminal Surgery
We perform complex interventions and operations using endoscopes to be even less invasive than minimally invasive surgery.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgery
We can perform the most complex abdominal wall hernia surgery utilizing advanced techniques in robotic surgery.
Burn Surgery
We have expertise in reconstructive surgery to treat burns in adults and children.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Our team of cardiothoracic surgery experts provides surgical care for your lungs, heart, chest and esophagus.
Colorectal Surgery
Our nationally recognized surgeons use advanced minimally invasive techniques to treat colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal and other disorders.
Endocrine Surgery
We perform endocrine surgery using innovative, minimally invasive procedures to treat your thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Our specialty-trained surgeons perform hepatobiliary surgery involving your bile ducts, gallbladder, liver or pancreas.
Neurosurgery
Using the latest technology, we perform advanced neurosurgery to treat tumors, epilepsy, movement disorders and other neurological conditions.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Our Department of Orthopaedic Surgery ranks among the nation’s best in caring for patients with joint, bone or muscle injuries, according to U.S. News & World Report. This designation results from our dedication to expertise and patient care.
Surgery FAQs
Surgery includes operations and procedures to treat a disease or repair an injured part of your body. Surgeons use different techniques to gain access to the diseased or injured area in order to repair it. Your doctor may recommend surgery if other types of treatments haven’t worked.
The length of your surgery depends on many factors, such as your overall health, whether the surgery is routine or complex and whether any complications arise. Your surgeon can give you an approximate time frame for how long your surgery will last.
The cost of surgery varies based on what type of surgery you need and what your insurance covers. You can contact your insurance company to request an estimate. Your bill may include fees for your physician, hospital room, lab services, equipment used and medication.
Recovery times vary greatly depending on your overall health and the type of surgery you have. Minimally invasive surgeries usually have a shorter recovery time than traditional, open surgeries (1-3 weeks versus a few months).
Awards and Recognitions
Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.
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