Expert General Surgery with Advanced Technology Near You in Glenwood

Surgery can feel overwhelming, but at Glacial Ridge Center for Surgical Care, we’re here to make the experience as comfortable and positive as possible. With advanced technology, minimally invasive techniques, and a patient-centered approach, our team focuses on your well-being every step of the way.

Exceptional Surgeon Who Operates with Kindness

Dr. Billie Jo Grieve, a board-certified surgeon, combines extensive expertise with a compassionate approach. She listens closely to your concerns and collaborates with you to determine the best surgical and non-surgical options for your health. She understands how surgery will affect your life, so she specializes in minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic-assisted) surgery through small incisions that minimize discomfort and accelerate recovery.

Introducing Robotic-Assisted Surgery

We’re proud to bring you the latest in surgical innovation with the da Vinci® Xi Surgical System. This state-of-the-art technology enhances precision, flexibility, and control during surgery. Patients benefit from smaller incisions (as small as a fingertip), faster recovery times, and reduced pain—all while achieving exceptional outcomes.

While “robotic” may sound automated, rest assured that Dr. Grieve remains in full control at all times. From a console next to the patient, she guides robotic instruments with real-time adjustments. This advanced system provides a magnified 3D view and a greater range of motion, enabling unmatched accuracy.

Robotic-assisted surgery is used for select general surgical procedures, including hernia repairs, colon surgeries, and gallbladder removals. By combining her expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery with robotic-assisted techniques, Dr. Grieve can perform more complex procedures, elevating the level of surgical care right here in Glenwood.

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General Surgery Procedures with Dr. Grieve

Dr. Grieve specializes in a wide range of general surgery procedures, offering both traditional and minimally invasive techniques—including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches. Whether you need surgery for chronic issues or urgent surgical care, our team is committed to delivering the best possible outcomes. Dr. Grieve’s surgical and procedure specialties include:

Why choose Glacial Ridge Health System for surgery?

Choosing Glacial Ridge Health System means you’re choosing a trusted team dedicated to your well-being. With our state-of-the-art technology, including the da Vinci® Xi Surgical System, we ensure that residents of west-central Minnesota receive top-quality care without unnecessary travel. Dr. Grieve’s expertise, paired with our compassionate approach, ensures a positive experience and optimal recovery.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is the most thorough screening exam to both detect colon cancer and look for pre-cancerous polyps. Left untreated, these polyps can lead to cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. However, if it’s detected early during a colonoscopy, it is highly treatable and is very safe. Regular screenings should start at age 45.

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Gallstone Surgery

When gallstones, made of a hard, pebble-shaped material, block your bile ducts, they cause sudden pain. The expert surgeons at Glacial Ridge can remove your gallbladder and gallstones to give you relief. This minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedure is one of the most common surgeries performed annually in the United States.

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GERD/Acid Reflux Surgery

Also known as acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) surgery is a permanent solution for patients suffering from chronic acid reflux. GERD surgery aims to recreate a one-way valve so digestive fluids don’t flow into the esophagus, causing pain. Surgeries are usually performed laparoscopically through a small incision so that the patient will have less scarring and a faster recovery.

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Hernia Repair Surgery

At Glacial Ridge Center for Surgical Care, our surgeons specialize in laparoscopic (small incision) hernia surgeries, commonly performed in the inner groin, outer groin, belly button, or upper stomach. Hernias don’t go away by themselves through time, exercise, or therapy. If you suspect you have a hernia, see your doctor at Glacial Ridge. If not treated, they can lead to serious complications.

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Varicose Veins and Spider Veins Treatment

Blue, red, and purple are lovely colors, but not when they’re spider veins that fan out or are bulging, twisted varicose veins on your legs. Glacial Ridge Health System offers same-day, minimally invasive procedures, including sclerotherapy, endovenous laser therapy (EVLT), or microphlebectomy to permanently remove varicose and spider veins. Within weeks of treatment, you’ll start to see a difference and finally get relief from the pain and discomfort of varicose veins.

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