Laparoscopic Surgery
Posted on 11/03/2011
Our Laparoscopic Surgery Center is a state-of -the-art located just a few minutes from San Diego, and has surgeons from many disciplines practicing the latest techniques in Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Surgeons at the Center perform:
· Cholecystectomy.
· Common bile duct exploration.
· Nissen fundoplication
· Toupet fundoplication
· Heller myotomy for achalasia
· Splenectomy
· Colon resection
· Appendectomy
· Lysis of adhesions
· Incisional hernia repair
· Inguinal hernia repair
· Staging of abdominal cancer
· Liver cyst resection
· Rectal prolapse repair
· Bowel resection and placement of feeding tubes,
· Barrett's esophagus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Laparoscopic surgery has evolved rapidly over the past several years. Laparoscopic techniques minimize the invasiveness of many traditionally performed open surgical procedures and thereby are an attractive treatment alternative for many appropriately selected patients. Performed correctly and in the proper setting, laparoscopic surgery has reduced hospital stays and recovery times.
The Center is committed with the application of minimally invasive surgical techniques so it is well equipped to offer an alternative to traditional open surgery, an alternative requested with increasing frequency. For patients, minimally invasive surgery, sometimes referred to as ‘keyhole’ surgery, offers reduced post operative pain, quicker recovery, and less scarring.
