Mansfield Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery

A safer, faster alternative to open surgery

Over the years advanced robotic systems have transformed the way doctors
perform a wide range of surgeries, providing them with more control and
precision. Here at Surgical Associates of Mansfield we proudly offer minimally
invasive laparoscopic surgery to treat numerous conditions, including:

• Appendectomy
• GI Conditions
• Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
• Gallbladder Disease
• Hernias
• Reflux Disease
• Rectal Prolapse
• Cancer

This is just a brief overview of some of the conditions we are able to
treat using laparoscopic surgery. It is our goal to provide patients with
the care and attention they need. If surgery is necessary, we believe
in providing people with the least invasive option possible. Laparoscopic
surgery is a highly specialized technique that our surgeons have worked
hard to master. In the last 10 years, this type of surgery has become
widely recognized as the go-to and has expanded into intestinal surgery.

How Laparoscopic Surgery Works

Contrary to traditional open surgery, laparoscopic uses several .5-1cm
incisions, otherwise referred to as ports. At each port, a trochar is
inserted, which is a tubular instrument designed to get into the area
of concern. Once this tube is inserted a special camera - known as a laparoscope
- is passed through the trochars, giving our surgeons complete control
and precision. The laparoscope then transmits what it is seeing to high-resolution
video monitors. As you can imagine, this is an extremely effective technique
for treating common conditions that give our surgeons complete control.

Some of the different types of laparoscopic surgeries that we perform here
at Surgical Associates of Mansfield include:

• Single-incision laparoscopic surgery
• Multi-port laparoscopic surgery
• Robotic surgery

Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries have a much lower conversion
rate to open procedures, which is just one of the reasons we offer this
service to our patients. If you are interested in learning more about
this innovative technique or would like to find out if the condition you
are dealing with may be treated using this surgery, please contact Surgical
Associates of Mansfield. Our talented team of surgeons have years of training
and experience and proudly offer laparoscopic surgery to treat common
conditions. In comparison to traditional open surgery, the majority of
patients experience less pain and discomfort, a shorter recovery, and
less external scarring with this type of surgery.