Shorter hospital stays. Less pain and scarring. Faster recovery.
No wonder more surgery patients and their doctors are embracing the benefits
of minimally invasive procedures (MIP).
More than 3.3 million minimally invasive procedures are performed annually
in the U.S.
Today, MIP is scientifically
validated as an excellent alternative to "open" surgery for many patients.
For some indications-including laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones,
breast biopsy, and reflux surgery-MIP is recognized as the "procedure of
choice.
MIP includes laparoscopic procedures and less invasive techniques. MIP can
provide outcomes that are as good as those of traditional "open" surgeries,
without the need for major incisions. MIP can result in fewer complications,
and even lower overall cost per procedure. With less pain and downtime to
face, it's not surprising that more patients are asking about MIP.
This site includes information about a number of surgeries that can now be
done with MIP:
