What is minimally invasive surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery at Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, includes a wide range of minor surgical procedures that offer many benefits compared with traditional open surgery. The Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, team specializes in using the da Vinci robotic surgical system for precision and accuracy.
What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?
Some of the main benefits associated with minimally invasive surgery at Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, include:
- Smaller incisions
- Less bleeding
- Reduced pain
- Lower risk of complications
- Smaller scars
- Minimal recovery time
The Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, team uses the most advanced technology and procedures available to give you the best outcome.
Is minimally invasive surgery right for me?
To find out if you’re a candidate for minimally invasive surgery, your provider reviews your medical history, questions you about your symptoms, and completes a physical exam. They could recommend that you undergo blood tests, laparoscopic procedures, or imaging procedures like ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
Which procedures are minimally invasive?
Common minimally invasive procedures available at Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, include:
- Breast cancer surgery
- Colon cancer surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Hernia repair
- Mass or cyst excision
- Appendix removal
- Weight loss surgery
- Skin cancer surgery
- Thyroid surgery
- General surgery
Your surgeon personalizes each treatment to give you the most effective results with little downtime. Patient safety is their top priority.
What should I expect during my procedure?
Before undergoing a minimally invasive procedure at Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, follow your surgeon’s instructions:
- Avoid taking certain medications and dietary supplements
- If your doctor recommends it, don’t eat or drink the morning of the procedure
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery
Your provider gives you a local, regional, or general anesthetic before surgery so that you don’t feel any pain. They make tiny incisions to remove or repair tissue and close the incisions before taking you to a recovery area.
You might be able to go home the same day, depending on which procedure you undergo. Follow all post-surgery instructions. Take medications as directed by your surgeon, get plenty of rest, and go to your follow-up appointments.
If you require minimally invasive surgery and desire top-quality care in a warm, nurturing environment, call Lakeland Surgical Clinic, PLLC, today. You can also book your consultation online.
