One of the greatest trends in the history of surgery is the advent of minimally invasive techniques.

When coupled with the latest imaging technology, these techniques are truly revolutionizing medicine. Patients that were previously inoperable now have hope.

Our mission is to provide information about various abdominal disorders (especially the colon) and the latest treatment options for patients and their loved ones.

Unnecessary open abdominal surgery? Every day, thousands of patients undergo major invasive abdominal surgical procedures. Unfortunately, most of these operations are performed unnecessarily by laparotomy (an open surgical incision made into the wall of the abdomen). Why? Because the patient is unaware of the surgical alternatives and their doctor offers none. In fact, the majority of these operations can be safely accomplished by minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, most often as outpatient surgery. In 2006 there are very few indications to have a procedure preformed using open technology and anyone that is advised by their physician that laparoscopic surgery cannot be done should seek a second opinion.

What is Laparoscopic Surgery? Laparoscopic Surgery is also referred to as Minimally Invasive Surgery, means performing the surgery in many cases without the additional open incisions that had been associated with open surgery. For patients, this can translate into a lower risk of infection, faster recovery and less scarring. Because of the great benefits offered by such techniques, minimally invasive options challenge the standard-of-care for many conditions and should always be considered.

Now that you have a basic understanding of this minimally invasive surgical technique it is time to continue your research, identifying our options, and trying to learn more about your self or your diagnosis. So the first step in your treatment is to be well-informed. Understanding what abdominal disease is, in addition to knowing what treatment options are available, will help you take an active role along with your physician to make decisions about your care.