General surgery
Types of surgeries
· Anal fissure
· Cholecystectomy by laparoscopy
· Cholecystectomy by robotic
· Hemorrhoidectomy
· Hernia repair
· Pilonidal cyst
Surgeons
Dr. Yves Bendavid
Biography
Dr. Yves Bendavid is a general/digestive surgeon who has completed specialized training in minimally invasive procedures, specifically laparoscopy. With 20 years of experience in abdominal wall hernia surgery, he has a thorough understanding of inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias, as well as other less common types of hernias.
Dr. Bendavid consistently offers a tailored surgical approach, ensuring that each patient receives individualized care and procedures. He also has expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic digestive endoscopy, including colonoscopy and gastroscopy. Dr. Bendavid emphasizes open and transparent communication with all his patients.
Dr. Simon Bergman
Biography
Dr. Simon Bergman obtained his medical degree from McGill University in 2001 and pursued his postgraduate training in General Surgery. During this time, he obtained a M.Sc. focusing on surgical recovery and patient-centered outcomes. In 2008, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at The Ohio State University, before returning to McGill University. Dr. Bergman has led a research program on the optimization of care in elderly patients and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Dr. Bergman is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Jewish General Hospital, where he specializes in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, with a focus on patients with hernias and gallbladder disease, as well as spleen, adrenal, and stomach surgery. He is also an acute care surgeon, caring for patients with acute biliary issues, appendicitis, and bowel obstruction.
Dr. Bergman is very active in surgical education. In addition to supervising students, residents, and fellows, he is the Director of Undergraduate Surgical Education at McGill University. In recognition of his contributions to surgical education, he recently received a Certificate of Merit from the Canadian Association of Medical Education. Finally, Dr. Bergman is currently serving his second term as Assistant Dean of Accreditation in Undergraduate Medical Education.
Dr. Tsafrir Vanounou
Biography
In 2010, Dr. Vanounou performed Canada’s first robotic pancreas resection, followed by the nation’s first robotic liver resection in 2011. As Head of the Division of Liver and Pancreas Surgery at the Jewish General Hospital, he continues to lead the country in robotic liver and pancreas surgery, pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field.
Dr. Vanounou also serves as the Program Director for the Advanced Minimally Invasive Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellowship at the Jewish General Hospital. This is Canada’s only fellowship offering specialized training in robotic liver and pancreas surgery, reflecting his dedication to advancing surgical techniques and mentoring the next generation of leaders in minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Christian Zalai
Biography
Dr. Zalai completed his undergraduate medical training and general surgical residency at McGill University. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2011, and after becoming certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, he became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 2012 and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons in 2017. He is also a fellow of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Meeting with the surgeon
Before scheduling an appointment for a surgery, an initial consultation with the surgeon is required.
To schedule this appointment, you do not need to present a consultation request.
The consultation with the surgeon is intended to establish or confirm the condition for which a surgical procedure may be needed. It is also intended to determine whether you are a candidate for a surgery in an environment such as the Centre de chirurgie Mont-Royal.
Fees for a surgery
Once you’ve met with the surgeon, if a procedure is needed and you decide to be operated at the Centre, you will receive a quote detailing the fees associated with completing the surgery.
Fees can vary for the same surgery from one patient to the next depending on additional expenses related to supplemental examinations or post-operation needs, which sometimes vary from one patient to another depending on their medical profiles.
Financing
You can pay the surgical fees by credit card. You can also finance your surgery through companies such as Medicard or Medical Credit, see their website for additional information.
Making an appointment
Note that no consultation request is needed to make an appointment with the surgeon in private. However, whether you already have a surgical consultation request, an initial consultation with the surgeon is necessary and mandatory.
The purpose of the consultation with the surgeon is to determine whether or not surgery is required.
