Minimally invasive surgery

Our experienced surgical team performs robot-assisted procedures across colorectal, gynecology, bariatric and general surgeries.

With a robotic arm operated by a separate computer console, this advanced technology allows our surgeons to operate with greater precision and control, while accessing hard-to-reach areas. This makes complex operations possible with just a few small incisions. On the console, our physicians have an enhanced 3D, high-definition vision of an operative field and superior visual clarity of tissue and anatomy.

Possible benefits for you include:

• Less pain
• Minimal scarring
• Quicker return to normal activities
• Reduced risk of infection
• Shorter hospital stay

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure where a camera is inserted, and small cuts are done to the body. It is typically used for colorectal, bariatric and gynecological procedures.

Arthroscopic surgery is another minimally invasive option that is primarily used for orthopedic procedures. During these types of procedures, a surgeon makes small cuts to fix issues within a joint.

Colon and rectal surgery

Colorectal surgery treats conditions affecting the lower digestive tract, including the small bowel, rectum and anus. Many procedures can be performed using robotic techniques.

Abdominal surgeries are performed on organs in the abdomen, typically the small intestine and colon. Most commonly, these surgeries treat:

• Anal fissures
• Anal fistulas
• Cancer
• Colon cancer
• Diverticulitis
• Hemorrhoids
• Rectal cancer
• Rectum prolapse

General surgery

General surgeons have specialized knowledge of the entire surgical process. We'll help you with your initial visit, preoperative processes, surgery and postoperative management. Surgical areas general surgeons typically treat include:

• Abdomen
• Certain cancers
• Digestive tract
• Endocrine system
• Head and neck
• Skin and soft tissue

Gynecological surgery

Using a narrow, lighted scope and miniature instruments controlled through a robotic system, our surgeons are able to treat conditions affecting a woman’s reproductive organs.

Some of the conditions we treat using gynecological robot-assisted surgery include:

• Abdominal pain
• Endometriosis
• Gynecological cancer
• Painful periods and heavy bleeding
• Pelvic pain
• Uterine fibroids

Robotic gynecological procedures we typically perform include endometriosis resection and hysterectomy.

Weight loss surgery

Also known as bariatric surgery, this type of surgery is a rewarding process, but one that requires patience, dedication and hard work. Weight loss surgery should always be treated as a last resort after medication and lifestyle changes. However, if those have proven ineffective, surgery has the potential to help you definitively achieve your weight loss goals.

Obesity has a wide range of physical side effects on the body, in addition to contributing to serious conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and joint pain.

Candidates for weight loss surgery typically meet the following criteria:

• Commit to the guidelines of a weight loss surgery program
• Have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 to 39.9, and been diagnosed with one or more serious conditions
• Have a BMI of 40 or higher
• Understand that surgery is a tool that requires lifestyle changes for long-term success.