Minimally Invasive Procedures
Minimally invasive surgery has many benefits — from smaller incisions to faster recovery and less pain. If you need surgery, consider North Kansas City Hospital & Meritas Health for a variety of minimally invasive surgical options. Our surgeons specialize in robotic, laparoscopic, arthroscopic and other types of surgery.
What is Minimally Invasive Surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery allows surgeons to see inside the body without making large incisions. Instead, surgeons use tiny instruments and scopes (tubes) that have a miniature video camera. The camera shows live images of inside the body on monitors in the operating room. The surgeon then has clear and magnified views of the surgical area.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Benefits of minimally invasive surgery compared to traditional, open surgery can include:
- Better results for the patient
- Less blood loss
- Less scarring
- Much less pain
- Reduced risk of infection and complications
- Shorter hospital stay and faster recovery
Minimally Invasive Surgeries at North Kansas City Hospital
When you have minimally invasive surgery at NKCH, you’re getting experience you can trust. Our surgeons perform thousands of minimally invasive procedures each year, including:
- Breast surgery
- Cardiac surgery
- General surgery
- Hernia surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic (arthroscopic) surgery
- Spine and back surgery, including laminectomy for spinal stenosis
- Thoracic surgery
- Urological surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Weight loss (bariatric) surgery
Learn about two of our most common minimally invasive surgeries — laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. Surgeons use small incisions to complete both types of procedures.
Many surgeries are outpatient, which means you can go home on the same day as your surgery. Know that not all surgeries can (or should) use minimally invasive techniques. Talk with your doctor about surgical options or contact one of our surgical specialists near you to learn more.
