Laparoscopic Procedures

Gastric Polyp Stomach polyps — also called gastric polyps — are masses of cells that form on the lining inside your stomach. These polyps are rare and usually don't cause any signs or symptoms. Stomach polyps are most often discovered when your doctor is examining...

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair Approximately 600,000 inguinal or groin hernia repair operations are performed annually in the United States. Some are performed by the conventional “open” method. Some hernia repairs are performed using a small telescope known as a laparoscope. If your surgeon has recommended...

Laparoscopic ventral/incisional hernia repair Approximately 350,000-500,000 ventral hernia repairs are performed each year in the United States. Many are performed by the conventional “open” method. Some are performed laparoscopically. If your surgeon has recommended a laparoscopic repair, this brochure can help you understand what a...

Robotic inguinal hernia repair Inguinal hernia repair is surgery to repair a hernia in your groin. A hernia is tissue that bulges out of a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Your intestine may bulge out through this weakened area. During surgery to repair the hernia,...

Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair Ventral hernia repair is surgery to repair a ventral hernia. A ventral hernia is a sac (pouch) formed from the inner lining of your belly (abdomen) that pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall. Ventral hernias often occur at the site of...

Laparoscopic Procedures Laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery (MIS), bandaid surgery, or keyhole surgery, is a modern surgical technique in which operations are performed far from their location through small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) elsewhere in the body. There are a number of advantages to the...

Appendectomy (Removal of Appendix) The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ that branches off from the first part of the large intestine. When it becomes swollen (inflamed) or infected, the condition is called appendicitis. When you have appendicitis, your appendix may need to be removed....

Spleen removal (Splenectomy) Splenectomy, or spleen removal is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. The spleen is in the upper part of the belly, on the left side underneath the ribcage. The spleen helps the body fight germs and infections, and helps to filter...

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder using a medical device called a laparoscope. What to Expect: Surgery using a laparoscope is the most common way to remove the gallbladder. A laparoscope is a thin, lighted tube that lets the doctor see...

Gallbladder Removal - open Open gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder through a large cut in your abdomen. What to Expect: Gallbladder removal surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia so you will be asleep and pain-free. To perform the surgery: The surgeon makes...