Minimally Invasive Surgical Institute
Minimally invasive surgery, also referred to as laparoscopic surgery, is becoming more and more the method of choice over conventional, open surgery. As the newest Center of Excellence at Mercy Hospital, the Minimally Invasive Surgical Institute at Mercy Hospital offers the latest surgical techniques revolutionizing patient care and the approach to surgery.
Minimally invasive technology is completely changing the way physicians approach surgical procedures. A surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen area through which a small video camera and thin instruments are inserted to perform the procedure. The surgeon can view the procedure through a video monitor that provides a magnified view of the surgical site. Minimally invasive techniques can be used for diagnostic surgery, and repair or removal of diseased internal organs.
The benefits of minimally invasive surgery over conventional, open surgery, are less pain and scarring, faster recovery, and a shorter hospital stay. Many procedures can be performed using minimally invasive techniques, such as:
- Gall Bladder removal
- Appendectomy
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Hemorrhoid surgery
- Surgery for acid reflux (GERD)
- Hysterectomy
- Gastric bypass and lap banding for the treatment of morbid obesity
- Laparoscopic Colorectal surgery
- Trans-anal Endoscopic Micro (TEM) surgery
- da Vinci® Si™ surgical system
To find a surgeon affiliated with the Minimally Invasive Surgical Institute at Mercy Hospital or for more information, call (305) 285-2929.