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Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery (also know as laparoscopic) procedures are performed through tiny incisions, instead of one large opening, which allows for quicker recovery. Minimally invasive surgery is an advanced technique that enables patients to experience faster recoveries and less scarring than what is entailed during traditional invasive procedures.
 
During a minimally invasive procedure, surgeons make several small incisions in the skin. A long, thin tube with a miniature camera at the end (called an laparoscope) is passed through one of the incisions. Images from the laparoscope are projected onto operating room monitors to give your surgeon a clear view of the surgical area. Special instruments are passed through the other incisions to allow the surgeon to explore, remove or repair what is wrong. Many types of surgeries are offered as a minimally invasive option including women’s health, breast care and general surgery.
 
Benefits of minimally invasive surgery:
  • A faster recovery for the patient
  • Less pain
  • Resuming normal activity faster
  • Shorter hospital stays
  • Lower total cost of care to both the patient and insurance plan
Michael Millie, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Millie is fellowship trained in minimally invasive surgery. He has a special interest in laparoscopic ventral and inguinal hernia, laparoscopic benign esophageal surgery, Heller myotomy, reflux surgery, hiatal hernia repair, laparoscopic and open colectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy, laparoscopic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Robert Andre, MD
Gynecology Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery

 

Dr. Andre has a special interest in minimially invasive surgery.
Timothy Graves, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Graves has a special interest in abdominal problems (gallbladder attacks, colon cancer, diverticulitis of the colon), acid reflux disease and care of hernias in the abdominal wall and groin.

Steve Martinez, MD
Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology

Dr. Martinez has a special interest in breast diseases, including breast cancer, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, melanoma and skin cancers and soft tissue cancers such as sarcomas.

Clifford Rogers, MD
Gynecology Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Rogers has a special interest in advanced laparoscopic surgery, robtic-assisted (da Vinic) surgery, management of abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids and abnormal pap smears.
Perry Soriano, MD
Breast Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology

Dr. Soriano has a special interest in surgical treatments for breast, gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers.
Sara Worden, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Worden has a special interest in colon and rectal cancers, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal conditions, colonoscopies, pelvic floor dysfunction, gallbladders and hernias.
 

William Truong, MD
Bariatric Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Foregut Surgery, General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Truong has a special interest in bariatric surgery and completed a Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at University of Missouri Health Care. He also specializes in foregut and minimally invasive surgery.

 

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