Surgical Care

Did you know that a variety of surgeries can be performed right here in Pacific County?

 

Willapa Harbor Hospital offers a wide range of surgical capabilities and procedures on both inpatient and outpatient schedules, without all the traffic and hassles of the city.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Oatfield is available to provide a diverse array of surgical services for men and women. Some of the procedures often performed at Willapa Harbor Hospital include:

• Hernia
  • Open or Laparoscopic
    • Ventral, Umbilical, Inguinal
• Colon, small bowel, and gastric surgery
  • Utilizing enhanced recovery after surgery
• Breast Surgery
  • Partial or Complete mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Needle Biopsy
• Gallbladder
  • Open or Laparoscopic
    • Cholecystectomy
      • Intraoperative choleangiogram as needed
• Appendectomy
  • Open or Laparoscopic
• Exploratory laparoscopy
• Exploratory laparotomy
• Excision of lesions, neoplasms of the skin, and soft tissue
• Biopsy of lymph nodes
• Skin grafting
• Wound care
• Biopsy of mass
• Feeding tube placement
• Central venous access placement (Port-a-cath, Central venous line, etc)
• Incision and drainage
• Fistulotomy
• Hemorrhoid surgery
• Hemorrhoid banding
• Interventional procedures – Paracentesis, thoracentesis

Endoscopy

• Colonoscopy
• EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Esophageal dilation

ERAS protocol for colon surgery.  ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol for colon surgery typically includes information about pre-operative preparation with a carbohydrate-rich diet, bowel cleansing, managing pain with multimodal approaches, early mobilization after surgery, prompt resumption of oral intake, and understanding the importance of staying hydrated to facilitate a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay. 

Procedures are performed both surgically and laparoscopically, with appropriate anesthesia service and pathology follow-up as required. For your convenience, all pre-screening and testing is performed in Pacific County, with follow-up care as necessary at our clinics.

Questions or Comments?

If you have any questions or comments about surgical services at Willapa Harbor Hospital, please call 360-875-5561.