Laparoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery

About Laparoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery

Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery is performed for many conditions today. This technique requires only a few small incisions into which your surgeon will fit long, thin surgical instruments and a tiny camera. The camera will provide images to guide the surgeon during the procedure. The result is less pain and a faster recovery, including a shorter hospital stay. For many types of surgeries, patients can go home the same day.

CONDITIONS DIAGNOSED OR TREATED BY THESE PROCEDURES:

Most surgical conditions today can be treated with laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques. Ask your physician for more details on your specific procedure.

PROCEDURE LOCATIONS:

North Memorial Medical Center
Maple Grove Hospital
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center, Maple Grove
Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgery Center
North Metro Surgery Center
Buffalo Hospital
Monticello Surgery Center

Surgeons Who Perform Laparoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery

Adrianne L. Bowen, MD, MBA, FACS

SPECIAL MEDICAL INTERESTS:

Breast cancer
High-risk breast disease
Benign breast disease
Endoscopy
Minimally invasive laparoscopic/robotic general surgery

Munyaradzi Chimukangara, MD, FACS

SPECIAL MEDICAL INTERESTS:

Advanced laparoscopy
Robotic assisted surgery
Reflux disease/GERD
Paraesophageal hernia
Hiatal hernia
Gallbladder surgery
Weight loss (bariatric) surgery
GI surgery
Abdominal wall hernias
Groin hernias
Upper endoscopy

Jonathan C. Gipson, MD, FACS

Special Medical Interests:

Gastrointestinal surgery
Pancreas and foregut (esophagus and stomach) cancer surgery
Complex laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures, including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and hiatal hernia
Emergency surgical procedures
Surgical management of trauma