Coastal Carolina Hospital Opens New Operating Room to Advance Surgical Care

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Coastal Carolina Hospital has opened a new operating room – the hospital’s fourth – to increase surgical care options for the community. 

As part of the $9 million expansion project, the Hardeeville hospital also acquired a new da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system, which arrived late last year. 

“We are thrilled to unveil our new operating room to help meet our community’s needs by providing access to specialty surgical care close to home,” said Dr. Ardra Davis-Tolbert, an OB/GYN who also serves as chief of staff for Coastal Carolina Hospital. “We’re also pleased to offer patients the option for minimally invasive procedures. Patients appreciate knowing a robotic approach involves smaller incisions and can provide a smoother recovery.” 

The new operating room and the da Vinci system will primarily be used by physicians specializing in general surgery, urology and gynecology. 

“Over the last five years, Coastal Carolina has experienced tremendous growth in surgical cases,” said Ryan Lee, CEO of Coastal Carolina Hospital. “Boosting surgical capacity is an investment in meeting the needs of our growing community in the years to come.”

As part of its surgical program expansion, Coastal Carolina has welcomed two physicians, Dr. Steven Thies, who specializes in general surgery, and Dr. Paul Milhoua, who specializes in urological surgery. 

In February, Coastal Carolina joined Novant Health, a not-for-profit health system, which is expanding in South Carolina. 

“Novant Health is committed to advancing a healthier future in South Carolina and will prioritize recruiting physicians, growing services and advancing quality care, evidenced by today’s announcement,” said Lee.