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Our surgeons at The Center for Advanced Surgery perform a wide-array of technologically advanced minimally invasive procedures in numerous specialty areas:

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

GENERAL SURGERY

OBSTETRIC/GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

OTOLARYNGOLOGY (EAR, NOSE, THROAT)

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

THORACIC SURGERY

UROLOGY

VASCULAR SURGERY


MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURES

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Endovascular Thoracic Aortic Stent Grafting
Minimally Invasive CABG Procedures
Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement
Minimally Invasive Vein Harvesting
Port Access


GENERAL SURGERY
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Decortication
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Diagnostic Thoracoscopy
Drainage of Empyema
Drainage of Pleural Effusion
Lung Biopsy
Pericardectomy
Pericardial Window
Pleura/Mediastinal Biopsy
Pleurodesis Procedure
Treatment of Pneumothorax (Collapsed lung)
Wedge Resection of the Lung

Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Colon Resection
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Esophageal Myotomy
Esophagectomy
Gastric Pacemaker
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Incisional and Ventral)
Hiatal Hernia and Fundoplication
Laparoscopy w/ Multiple Biopsies
Lysis Adhesions
Lysis Adhesions Entero
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Small Bowel Resection
Spleenectomy
Thoracoscopy
Thoracoscopy and Decortication
Thoracoscopy and Wedge Resection of Lung

Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Mammotome Breast Biopsies

Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Small Bowel Resection

Adrenalectomy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Colon Resection
Colostomy Reversal
Common Duct Exploration
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Umbilical, Ventral)
Hiatal and Parastomal Hernia Repair
Jejunostomy
Liver Biopsy/Wedge Resection of the Liver
Lysis Adhesions
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Small Bowel Resection
Spleenectomy

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Liver Biopsy

Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Colon Resections (RT Hemicolectomy, Sigmoid Colectomy, Lower Anterior Resection)
Lysis Adhesions
Proctopexcy
Small Bowel Resection
Spleenectomy

Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)

Adrenalectomy
Bowel (Colon and Appendix)
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Heller Myotomy for Achalsia
Hernia Repair (Ventral and Inguinal)
Hiatal Hernia
Liver Biopsy
Lysis Adhesions
Nissen Fundo Plication
Spleenectomy


OBSTETRIC/GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis Treatment
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Salpingectomy
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tubal Sterilization
Vaginal Hysterectomy

Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Excision
Hysteroscopic Sterilization (Essure)
Infertility Procedures including Neosalpingostosis
Lysis Adhesions
Microlaparoscopic Tubal Reanastomsis (Tubal Ligation Removal)
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Salpingectomy
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tubal Ligation
Urinary Incontinence Correction
Uterine Suspension Procedures

Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Endometrial Ablation
Excision/Ablation of Endometriosis
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Tubal Ligation
Vaginal Hysterectomy

Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis Treatment
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Tubal Ligation
Vaginal Hysterectomy

Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation (Thermochoice Balloon, Hydrothermoablator)
Endometriosis Excision
Infertility Procedures
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Salpingectomy
Tubal Ligation
Uterine Suspension Procedures
Vaginal Hysterectomy

Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Incision/Destruction
Hydro-Tubation
Infertility Procedures (Necsalpingostomy)
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Salpingectomy
Tubal Ligation/Sterilization
Uterine Suspension Procedures
Vaginal Hysterectomy

Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Therapy
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Salpingectomy
Tubal Litigation/Tubal Cauterization
Vaginal Hysterectomy

Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Tubal Ligation


Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Lysis Adhesions
Ovarian Cystectomy
Tubal Ligation

Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Excision
Lysis Adhesions
Microlaparoscopic Tubal Reanastomsis (Tubal Ligation Removal)
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair (bladder, uterus, rectum and urinary incontinence)
Salpingectomy
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tubal Ligation
Uterine Suspension and Other Incontinence Procedures

Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Lysis Adhesions
Removal of Ovarian Masses or Endometriosis


Appendectomy
Biopsies of Abdominal Organs
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Enterolysis
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Salpingectomy
Tubal Ligation

Tubal Ligation


ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery - Meniscal Repair
Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy v Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair

Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery
Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy: Rotator Cuff Repair

Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Implant

Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopy - Incision & Drainage
Arthroscopy Shoulder Surgery - Instability Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy: Rotator Cuff Repair

Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Implant
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement

Knee Arthroscopy


OTOLARYNGOLOGY (EAR, NOSE, THROAT)
Endoscopic Sinus (F.E.S.S.)

Endoscopic Sinus (F.E.S.S.)


PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Contour Enhancement with Botox
Contour Enhancement with Dermal Fillers
Contour Thread Brow Lift
Contour Thread Face Lift
Contour Thread Neck Lift
Liposuction Breast Reduction
Liposuction Lipoma Removal
Mini Tummy Tucks
Varicose and Spider Vein Removal with Sclerotherapy


THORACIC SURGERY
Decortication
Diagnostic Thoracoscopy
Drainage of Empyema
Drainage of Pleural Effusion
Lung Biopsy
Pericardectomy
Pericardial Window
Pleura/Mediastinal Biopsy
Pleurodesis Procedure
Sympathectomy
Treatment of Pneumothorax (Collapsed lung)
Wedge Resection of the Lung


UROLOGY
(PVP) Laser Prostatectomy; Microwave Thermotherapy
Diagnostic Endoscopy of the Urinary Tract
Endoscopic Removal of Stones from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Endoscopic Removal of Tumors from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery GreenLight (PVP – Photo-Selective Vaporization of the Prostate) Laser Prostatectomy
No Incision Removal of Stones from the Kidney and Ureter: Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Laser
Prostate Cancer Seed Implantation
Shockwave Lithotripsy
Testicular Implant Surgery
Ureteropyeloscopy and Nephroscopy
Urinary Incontinence Surgery: Injection Therapy with Contigen; Tegress and Durasphere Sling
Vasectomy

(PVP) Laser Prostatectomy; Microwave Thermotherapy
Diagnostic Endoscopy of the Urinary Tract
Endoscopic Removal of Stones from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Endoscopic Removal of Tumors from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery GreenLight (PVP – Photo-Selective Vaporization of the Prostate) Laser Prostatectomy
No Incision Removal of Stones from the Kidney and Ureter: Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Laser
Prostate Cancer Seed Implantation
Shockwave Lithotripsy
Testicular Implant Surgery
Ureteropyeloscopy and Nephroscopy
Urinary Incontinence Surgery: Injection Therapy with Contigen; Tegress and Durasphere Sling
Vasectomy

Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laser Lithotripsy
No Scalpel Vasectomy
Penile Implantation Surgery
Percutaneous Nephrostomy
Prostate Cancer Seed (Brachytherapy)
Urinary Incontinence Procedures (Interstim Therapy, Tegress and Contigen Injections, Transobturator Bladder Neck Suspension)
Urinary Tract Laser Surgery (including Condylomata)
Vasovasostomy

Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy - Transuretheral Resection of Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
Cystotomy Suprapubic
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Sub-Urethral Sling for Female Incontinence

Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laser Lithotripsy
No Scalpel Vasectomy
Penile Implantation Surgery
Percutaneous Nephrostomy
Prostate Cancer Seed (Brachytherapy)
Prostatic Urethral Stents for Recurrent Urethral Stricture Disease
Urinary Incontinence Procedures (Tegress and Contigen Injections, Transobturator Bladder Neck Suspension)
Urinary Tract Laser Surgery (including Condylomata)
Vasovasostomy

Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy Post Op Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Insertion of Suprapubic Catheter
Laser Removal of Stones

Cystometrogram - Water
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy Post Op Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Fulguration
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Prostate Cancer Seed (Brachytherapy)
Ureteroscopy
Urinary Incontinence Procedures (Transobturator Bladder Neck Suspension)
Vasovasostomy

(PVP) Laser Prostatectomy; Microwave Thermotherapy
Diagnostic Endoscopy of the Urinary Tract
Endoscopic Removal of Stones from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Endoscopic Removal of Tumors from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery GreenLight (PVP – Photo-Selective Vaporization of the Prostate) Laser Prostatectomy
No Incision Removal of Stones from the Kidney and Ureter: Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Laser
Penile and Testicular Implant Surgery
Prostate Cancer Seed Implantation
Urinary Incontinence Surgery: Injection Therapy with Contigen; Tegress and Durasphere Sling
Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal

(PVP) Laser Prostatectomy; Microwave Thermotherapy
Diagnostic Endoscopy of the Urinary Tract
Endoscopic Removal of Stones from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Endoscopic Removal of Tumors from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery GreenLight (PVP – Photo-Selective Vaporization of the Prostate) Laser Prostatectomy
No Incision Removal of Stones from the Kidney and Ureter: Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Laser
Penile and Testicular Implant Surgery
Prostate Cancer Seed Implantation
Urinary Incontinence Surgery: Injection Therapy with Contigen; Tegress and Durasphere Sling
Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal


VASCULAR SURGERY
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Liver Biopsy

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Endovascular Aneurysm Revision/Repair (EVAR)
Endovascular Varicose Vein Treatment (VNUS Closure)

Angiography/Interventional Angioplasty
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Endovascular Resection/Repair Aneurysm: Abdominal and Thoracic
Endovascular Varicose Vein Repair with Trivex
Subfacial Vein Ligation


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