Minimally Invasive Surgery
The idea of facing surgery can be very frightening. Fear of pain, disability and scarring have long been among the undesirable side effects of surgery. Today, with the advent of minimally invasive surgery, patients can be reassured that these side effects can be dramatically lessened. Proven to be just as effective and safe as open, or traditional surgery, minimally invasive surgery results in less pain, less scarring and a quicker return to daily activities and the maintenance of health.
At Advanced Surgical Associates (ASA) our surgeons have training and expertise in many of the most innovative, acceptable, minimally invasive techniques. In fact, ASA surgeons were the first in the North Jersey region to practice minimally invasive surgery in the following areas:
- Weight loss surgery
- Adrenal surgery
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Gall bladder surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Spleen surgery
- StomaphyX: a revolutionary incisionless procedure
Minimally invasive, also known as laparoscopic, surgery is performed by making 4 to 6 small incisions (1 inch or less). Through the use of specialized small instruments and miniature cameras, the surgeon can achieve the same surgical results that previously required large, open incisions.
Minimally Invasive Procedures Performed by Advanced Surgical Associates
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Colon Surgery for Diverticulitis
- Colon Surgery for Cancer
- Gall Bladder Surgery
- Anti-Reflux Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Spleen Removal
- Adrenal Surgery
- Stomach Surgery