Surgery
Surgery Services
Technology You Can Trust
CDP Health proudly provides excellent care for patients in Northeast South Dakota. We perform a wide variety of surgeries so that the people in our community don’t have to travel as far to get the care they need. When it’s time for surgery, we hope you will put your health in the hands of the people you can trust.
Dr. Ramon Morales
General Surgeon Dr. Ramon Morales, DO, FACOS (Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons) uses the latest technology including a high-definition, 3D surgical video system to perform minimally invasive surgeries.
With this technology, procedures that formerly required an inpatient hospital stay can now be conducted on an outpatient basis—for example, surgeries including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, colon procedures, and acid reflux surgeries. This means less recovery time and a quicker return to your normal life.
Treating GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the most common gastrointestinal-related diagnosis made by physicians during clinical visits in the U.S. It’s estimated that pain and discomfort from acid reflux impact over 80 million people at least once per month in the U.S.
Dr. Ramon Morales now offers Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) as an innovative approach to treat GERD without surgery. TIF is an advanced endoscopy procedure that eases acid reflux symptoms associated with GERD.
Read more about the procedure - and who can benefit from it - below.
Hernia Repair
In the last 3 decades, there have been major advancements in hernia surgery, including the shift from autogenous tissue repair to biological and synthetic meshes, as well as laparoscopic surgery, which offers a minimally invasive approach.
Gallbladder Removal
We perform a laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove the gallbladder. This procedure is performed by inserting a small camera and surgical tools through four tiny incisions to see inside your abdomen. At CDP Health Care, this procedure is used as much as possible as it has many advantages, including better recovery time and outcomes.
Colon Procedures
CDP uses 3D laparoscopic for all these procedures. We are continuously updating our equipment to support a range of surgical specialties. We’re able to use clear bright visualization technology with exceptional depth perception that enhances image processing and quality. This technology goes beyond the limits of what traditional endoscopes can see. It offers Narrow Band Imaging (NBI), an optical technology that helps visualize the most minute vascular and mucosal patterns. Likewise, its Infrared (IR) observation helps surgeons with critical decision making during endoscopic and surgical procedures.
More About the TIF Procedure
TIF is an endoscopic procedure. Doctors use a special TIF device along with an endoscope (a flexible, tube-like instrument inserted into the mouth that can help doctors see inside the body). The TIF device is equipped with grippers and fasteners, which help the doctor repair or re-create the valve so it becomes a better barrier against acid reflux.
Because TIF does not involve an incision (cut) as does traditional open or laparoscopic surgery, it may mean a faster, less painful recovery.
What is a TIF?
Transoral incisionless fundoplication is a minimally invasive procedure to treat acid reflux, also known as heartburn, and other symptoms associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These symptoms are caused by a malfunctioning valve that allows stomach acid into the esophagus.
Who can benefit from the TIF procedure?
A gastroenterologist or surgeon may recommend TIF to treat a patient who has GERD symptoms that are not managed well with other treatments such as antacids and drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).