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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