Department of Surgery

 

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Robotic Surgery Our first instrument for robotic surgery is called the da Vinci™ Robotic Surgical System. The da Vinci™ Robotic Surgical System allows surgeons to operate with extreme precision and accuracy. More about robotic surgery

Who Knew That Surgery Could Be Like This

Back when the first physicians revolutionized health care with the invention of surgery, patients came to expect large incisions, scars, extreme pain and interminable recovery periods.

But now, with the increased use of minimally invasive surgery, also called endoscopic, laparoscopic, or videoscopic surgery, the medical world is once again undergoing a surgical evolution.

Simply put: minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions, called “keyhole surgery,” instead of large incisions. No major wound needs to heal, so you feel less pain and recover sooner.

There are many techniques that allow us to perform the same procedures as traditional surgery—with equal or better results. All of the techniques use a video camera and lens system so surgeons can visualize parts of the body.

And Strong Health is pioneering the growth and perfection of these minimally invasive surgical procedures.

What Does Minimally Invasive Mean For You?

How Does Minimally Invasive Surgery Work?

The surgeon makes short incisions, or cuts known as access incisions, into the skin. Then he or she inserts narrow tubes into the skin. These tubes allow us to slide surgical instruments and a tiny video camera into the body. The video camera is attached to a laparoscope, which sends the images to a video monitor. The surgeon repairs the organ and performs the operation while using the TV / video monitor to watch his movements.

Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures