Our Services

A surgical assistant (first or second) directly and materially assist the surgeon by providing proper exposure of the surgical field and maintaining a clean and dry field. This may be achieved through suctioning, securing bleeding either through clamping and ligation of blood vessels or electric cautery or other means, assist the surgeon in operating equipment and devices utilized in the surgery, assist the surgeon in applying any prosthetic devices, total joints, plates, screws, etc., providing a clear and steady video imaging during endoscopic procedures, manipulating and positioning organs out of the way of the surgeon, and eventually closing the surgical site, applying dressings, casts, immobilizers, etc. under the instruction and supervision of the surgeon. The role of the surgical assistant also includes pre and post-operative positioning of the patient and safe transfer to and from the Operating Room Table. Assistants are also required by The Joint Commission (JC) to be part of the National Patient Safety Procedures during surgery.

The scope of the service we provide include:

• General surgery and bariatric surgery (stomach stapling, weight reduction surgery, etc.)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology, including laparoscopic procedures.
• Vascular surgery: peripheral vascular (AAAs, etc.).
• Cardiac surgery: (CABs, etc., including both open and laparoscopic vein harvesting).
• Orthopedic surgery, including total joint replacements, spine surgery including instrumentation, arthroscopic joint surgery, etc.
• Neurosurgery, both central and peripheral
• Urology and genital system
• Plastic (cosmetic) and reconstructive surgery

Surgical Assistants provide highly specialized service to the patient.

The basic qualifications and performance standards for highly trained surgical assistants are:

• Extensive knowledge of aseptic techniques and practices.
• Detailed knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques in all surgical specialties and sub-specialties, including gynecology and obstetrics.
• Skilled in the use of all instrumentation required for the performance of different surgical procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patient/family, other staff, physicians, and other members of the patient care team at the client institution.