Advantages of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Compared to traditional surgery, minimally invasive procedures lead to:
- Faster recovery time
- Less bleeding
- Less pain
- Lower chance of infection
- Shorter hospital stays
- Smaller scars
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Choose OSF HealthCare for a broad range of minimally invasive surgical procedures. You can feel confident you’re getting high-quality care from skilled doctors and a specially trained care team.
What Is Minimally Invasive Surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions than traditional, open surgery. During a procedure, the surgeon uses an endoscope to see inside your body. An endoscope is a very thin tube with a camera on the end. Your doctor only needs to make a small incision to fit the scope and surgical tools inside your body..
Minimally Invasive Technology
When your surgeon performs your procedure in the least invasive way, they use advanced technology to treat your condition. OSF HealthCare surgical suites may include:
- Live, high-definition video for sharp, detailed views of the inside of your body
- Optimal lighting, monitors and equipment
- Robotic technology for more precision and safety
Minimally Invasive Surgeries We Perform
You’ll find many minimally invasive surgical procedures available through OSF HealthCare, such as:
- Appendix removal
- Biopsy
- Colorectal surgery
- Cyst removal
- Gallbladder removal
- Gallstone surgery
- General surgery
- Hemorrhoid surgery
- Hernia repair
- Hip, knee, elbow and other joint surgery
- Spine surgery
- Vascular surgery
Robot-Assisted Surgery
Your OSF surgeons are national leaders in minimally invasive robotic surgical procedures. They use tools like the da Vinci® Surgery System. This system helps doctors complete complex surgeries with less scarring, blood loss and pain. This is especially useful for minimally invasive surgeries that require advanced surgical techniques.
Schedule a Surgical Consultation
Ask your primary care doctor for a surgical consultation referral with an OSF HealthCare outpatient surgeon. Need a primary care provider? Browse our directory.
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