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What are the advantages of minimally invasive surgeries?

Because the incisions are smaller with minimally invasive techniques, patients have less blood loss, less scarring, and less post-operative pain. Often, minimally invasive surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis. Many can be done under local anesthesia. Patients can usually resume their normal activities sooner then with traditional surgery. Patients should discuss the pros and cons of choosing minimally invasive surgery with their physicians, because although these advantages are generally true, each case may vary.

What procedures do the Minimally Invasive Surgery Group offer?

General Surgery
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Appendectomy
Colon Resection
Intestinal Surgery
Gastric Resection
Spleen Removal
Bowel Obstruction Surgery
Abdominal Exploration
Surgical Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Lap Nissen)
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
Pancreatic Cyst Drainage
Pancreatic Tumor Removal
Adrenal Gland Removal

OB/Gyn
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Minimally Invasive Removal of Fibroids
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Prolapse
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
Hysteroscopy and Endometrial Ablation
Laparoscopic Removal of Ovarian Cysts
Minimally Invasive Female Sterilization
Laparoscopic Treatment for Gynecologic Cancers

Urology
Bladder Cancer Surgery
BPH Surgery - Greenlight Laser, TURP and Open Prostatectomy
Kidney Stone Surgery - Ureteroscopic and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Procedures
Northern California Regional Shock Wave Lithotripsy Center
Pediatric Urology Surgery Regional Center
Prostate Cancer Surgery - Perineal and Retropubic Prostatectomy
Urodynamic Testing
Spina Bifida/Neuro-urology Care





 
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