Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgery over the past few years has changed dramatically. "Minimally
Invasive Surgery" sometimes called "keyhole" surgery,
is a new approach in which doctors use tiny cameras, microscopes,
flashlights, and high-definition monitors to address your health
needs. The equipment is so small that it fits through tiny "keyholes"
just centimeters in length!
Minimally Invasive Surgery often allows patients to get back to
their active lives more quickly. The advantages of Minimally Invasive
Surgery over traditional surgery include:
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Less pain
A shorter recovery period
Fewer rehabilitation needs
Shorter hospital stays |
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Lower
risk of infection
Reduced costs for patients
Quicker return to normal activities
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The expert surgical team at Cambridge Health Alliance now offers
Minimally Invasive Surgery at all three hospital campuses
(Cambridge Hospital, Somerville Hospital, and Whidden Hospital),
giving patients state-of-the-art care without going into Boston.
Minimally Invasive Surgery is available in most areas including:
Cambridge Health Alliance is also pleased to offer Minimally Invasive
procedures in OB/GYN,
Orthopaedics,
Sports Medicine,
Spine Surgery, Gastroenterology,
and Radiology.
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