Safe Surgery at Baptist Health
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
Baptist Health is a leader in minimally invasive procedures, which can result in faster recovery, shorter stay, less scarring and less pain.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
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At Baptist Health, we are regional leaders in minimally invasive procedures for a wide range of conditions. Our hospitals are equipped with leading-edge technologies used by highly trained specialists to benefit you.
Shorter Hospital Stay
Patients can often return home the same day or after a night or an overnight stay.
Fewer Complications
The risk of infection and blood loss are greatly reduced.
Less Scarring
These procedures typically leave no scar or a tiny scar the size of a dime.
Less Pain
Most patients feel better quickly, reducing the need for pain medication.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Related Services
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General Surgery
Surgeons at Baptist perform thousands of procedures each year, and studies show a correlation between the number of surgeries and the quality of care as indicated by patient outcomes.
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Image Guided Radiosurgery
Novalis Tx delivers a fast, accurate, minimally invasive dose of high-energy radiation to treat hard-to-reach conditions in the brain, head, neck and body that often cannot be treated with traditional surgery.
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Incisionless
Incisionless procedures are performed by entering the body’s natural openings, such as the mouth or nose to treat conditions such as acid reflux and chronic sinus inflammation.
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Laparoscopy
Usually involving only a few tiny incisions, this is the most common minimally invasive procedure.
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MAKOplasty for Hips and Knees
MAKOplasty at Baptist Health is an innovative procedure for total hip arthroplasty and partial knee resurfacing. It provides precision implant alignment and positioning to restore your mobility.
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Minimally Invasive da Vinci Surgery
Baptist Health is the region’s leader in offering robotic-assisted surgery, which improves recovery times and outcomes for patients.
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Robotic Spine Surgery
Surgical treatment of the spine requires careful planning because each patient’s anatomy has unique challenges. At Baptist Health, we create the ideal procedure for your specific condition and needs.