Sergei Dolgopolov MD General Surgeon NYC
Valery Dronsky MD General Surgeon NYC
Roman Grinberg MD General Surgeon NYC
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Surgical Experts Dedicated to Improving Lives

At Lenox Hill Surgeons, our dedicated team of nyc surgeons and medical professionals provide compassionate care with the highest ethical & professional standards. In our state of the art facility, we offer surgical services using only the most cutting edge and current procedures and treatments.We specialize in general surgery, including extensive experience in performing hernia repair surgery. Our expertise is in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. Minimally invasive and robotic surgery often allow patients to experience easier recovery than traditional open surgery. They also allow for more precise and less traumatic surgery. When robotic and minimally invasive surgery is not an option, we are also skilled and experienced in traditional open surgical procedures.

All of our doctors are experienced and skilled surgeons having undergone extensive training in school, residency and fellowships. They all practice medicine with ethical behavior, compassion and superb bedside manner. In the operating room they all exhibit precise mechanical abilities, analytical thinking and the ability to visualize tissue in three dimensions. These innate and learned skills allow our surgeons to be some of the most dexterous and skilled professionals in all of New York City and the Country.

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Recent Awards

We are honored and deeply appreciative to have consistently received prestigious awards and recognition year after year, establishing us as one of New York’s foremost hospitals for a wide range of general surgeries, safety measures, specialized procedures, and overall excellence in healthcare. At Lenox Hill Surgeons, our unwavering commitment lies in delivering exceptional care and unwavering support to our patients, guaranteeing their safety and successful recovery throughout their entire surgical experience.


Hospital Quality Awards


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Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year.

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America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)

Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year.

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America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality.

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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications.


Specialty Clinical Quality Awards


 

Americas 100 best cardiac care award | Healthgrades

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery.

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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent).

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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate.

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Monthly Archives: January 2018

Surgical Treatments for Pilonidal Cysts

Pilonidal-CystA pilonidal cyst is a cyst located at the coccyx and they can present a problem if they become infected and pus filled. If this happens then it becomes a pilonidal abscess and these can be very painful. Initially, a pilonidal cyst looks like a pimple over the coccyx. They occur more in men than women and more in the young than the old. There is some evidence to show that a sedentary lifestyle or job can raise an individual’s risk of developing a pilonidal cyst; it also makes it more likely that they will develop into pilonidal abscesses.

Incision and Drainage

This is the standard procedure for dealing with pilonidal abscesses. The area of the abscess is anesthetized using a local anesthetic. An incision is then made in the abscess, the abscess is drained, and then any hair follicles within are removed. The wound is then left opened and packed with gauze.

This is a simple procedure performed at a pilonidal cyst surgery clinic and because it uses a local anesthetic, there is almost no chance of complications. The drawback is that the patient will need to change and dress the wound properly themselves until the cyst heals, which is usually around three weeks.

Marsupialization

Pilonidal-CystThis is a method similar to the incision and drainage method, but after performing the procedure, still under local anesthesia, the edges of the cut are sewn to the edges of the wound to make a sort of pouch.

This is an outpatient procedure that doesn’t require dressing to be changed every day. However, it takes roughly twice as long to heal and the technique is considered obscure, meaning not all doctors will perform it.

Incision, Drainage, and Closing

Pilonidal-CystIn this method, once the cyst is drained, it is then closed surgically. Again, this method doesn’t require any packing of gauze and thus requires no action on the part of the patient post-op. The drawbacks of this method are that the cyst is more likely to cause problems further down the road.

After Surgery Care

Following the removal of a pilonidal cyst, it is important that patients are advised properly in postoperative care. They need to ensure that they keep the wound clean and know how to check for signs of infection.

Pilonidal cyst surgery is a simple procedure which has a minimal recovery time. Your doctor will be able to advise you on the most suitable method for you and will show you how to properly dress and redress the wound, but if you need any advice, drop by our pilonidal cyst surgery clinic.

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The Role of General Surgeons in The Hospital

surgeon Many people are familiar with the concept of surgeons having individual specialties. Generally, doctors and surgeons choose one area of the body to specialize in and, while a doctor in clinical practice will have to deal with multiple conditions affecting different parts of the body, surgeons rarely work outside of their preferred area. For this reason, most hospitals have a general surgeon. The role of a general surgeon is multifaceted and they are proficient in performing surgery in more than one area.

What Does a General Surgeon Do

General surgery NYC encompasses a range of different procedures but these are mainly centered around the torso, meaning a general surgeon usually operates on the gastrointestinal tract, from the esophagus to the anus. General surgeons may also operate on breasts and sometimes work alongside oncologists in removing cancers. The kidneys, pancreas, and liver are also areas covered by a general surgeon.

Trauma to the abdomen, from assault or motor vehicle injury, can sometimes require emergency surgery, in which case a general surgeon will usually perform the procedure.

Many general surgeons do have a sub-specialty and this is important when they are working in the ER, as in addition to performing emergency surgeries for trauma to the abdomen, there will be instances where a more specialized surgery is required.

Most Common Procedures

Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, or ‘keyhole surgery’, is an increasingly common part of a general surgeon’s professional life. Patients generally prefer this type of surgery as it is much less invasive, causes a lot less pain and discomfort than most surgery methods, and has a much shorter recovery time, requiring a shorter hospital stay.

Sub-Specialties

The most common sub specialties that general surgeons are trained for are as follows;

  • Breast Surgery – this primarily involves the removal of breast tumors, as well as reconstructive surgery performing a mastectomy
  • Lower gastrointestinal surgery – the primary role of the general surgeon here is again in the removal of cancers from the bowels and colon
  • Endocrine surgery is for the thyroid and endocrine glands.
  • Upper gastrointestinal surgery covers the esophagus, liver, stomach, and pancreas, and when patients receive surgery to aid with weight-loss, it is also covered by this specialty

General surgeons are an essential part of any hospital’s emergency and trauma units. The most common reasons for patients being admitted to trauma units, such as car crashes, collisions, and assault, often involve abdominal injuries, which are covered by the role of a general surgeon.

 

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