General & Acute Care Surgery
Minimally Invasive • Robotic Surgery (da Vinci 5) • Advanced Endoscopy
Providing compassionate, state-of-the-art surgical care in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Latest da Vinci 5 robotic technology for greater precision and faster recovery
Smaller incisions, less pain, quicker return to daily life
Care available in English, Spanish, and Italian
Trauma Medical Director • Former Chair of Surgery
A seasoned general and trauma surgeon, Dr. Mauricio Bassante specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgical procedures using the latest da Vinci 5 system, as well as advanced endoscopy. He currently serves as Trauma Medical Director at MUSC Health – Orangeburg and is a former Chair of the Surgery Department and former Chief of Staff.
Dr. Bassante is also a military surgeon and serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He is committed to combining advanced technology with compassionate care.
Read full biography →Dr. Bassante offers a full range of general surgical procedures with a special focus on robotic and minimally invasive techniques using the da Vinci 5 system.
Repair of abdominal wall hernias using robotic precision.
Minimally invasive repair of groin hernias.
Repair for reflux disease (GERD).
Cholecystectomy with robotic assistance.
Precise removal of diseased portions of the colon.
Surgical management of breast conditions.
Careful thyroidectomy and related procedures.
Lipomas, skin cancer, cysts, chemo ports & more.
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Whether you need a consultation for hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, or another procedure, Dr. Bassante and the team at MUSC Health – Orangeburg are here to help.