University Hospital's minimally invasive surgery (MIS) team is nationally recognized for its advances in this non-invasive type of surgical procedure. These procedures are used to treat a variety of conditions. Commonly treated problems include obesity, heartburn, gallstones, hernias, and colon tumors.

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

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

Our minimally invasive general surgeons are recognized as pioneers in the field of minimally invasive surgery.

Surgeons in the following areas also perform MIS procedures.

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