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Physicians performing - mimimalyl invasive surgery	clinic

Jonathan Thomas, MD
Breton Barrier, MD

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) ...

What is MIS?

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), also referred to as laparoscopic, videoscopic or keyhole surgery, is used to treat a variety of conditions. Surgeons perform these procedures through incisions as small as 1/16 of an inch. An endoscope or laparoscope – a lighted tube with a magnifying camera – is inserted through the incision, allowing surgeons to get a close-up view of the area. Because of the smaller incisions, MIS offers many benefits over conventional open surgery. These advantages include:

A shorter hospital stay

Faster return to regular activity

Less pain

Less scarring

Lower complication rates

MIS Is Just as Effective as Conventional Surgery

The following procedures have used MIS effectivly:

Types of Hernia repair

Gastric Bypass

Hemorroid Surgery

Colon Surgery

Appendectomy

Gallbladder removal

Our physician team has a combined 102 years
of extensive expertise that distinguishes
University Hospital as the leading minimally invasive surgery program in Missouri

University Hospital's MIS team is nationally recognized as pioneers and for its advances in this non-invasive type of surgery, treating a variety of conditions.

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