Laparoscopic Surgery
Our Approach to Treatment
Houston Methodist surgeons have undergone extensive specialized training in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures to become experts in the field and achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Benefits of these less invasive laparoscopic procedures, which involve small incisions and surgical tools less than half the size of conventional ones, include:- Less pain and blood loss
- Faster recovery and shorter hospital stays
- Fewer complication risks — the skin is the body’s infection barrier. The bigger the incision, the increased likelihood for infection
- Little or no scarring
MINIMALLY INVASIVE HEART AND GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
Using tiny instruments less than half the size of conventional ones, our heart and gastrointestinal surgeons help patients heal faster and with fewer surgical complications — while barely leaving a scar. Learn how Houston Methodist continues to push what’s possible with minimally invasive surgery.
Early laparoscopic successes achieved more than 20 years ago inspired our surgeons to commit to becoming — and remaining — specialists in such procedures. Houston Methodist patients benefit immensely from our talented and experienced surgeons. We are committed to performing procedures in the least invasive fashion, while achieving success and exceeding efficiency and safety goals.
Laparoscopic surgery is among the most commonly used minimally invasive surgeries.
Laparoscopic surgery is among the most commonly used minimally invasive surgeries.
Definition
Surgeons insert special tools and miniature cameras in small incisions. They then manipulate those instruments as they watch a magnified view of the surgical field on a monitor.TREATMENT LOCATIONS
Our physicians at Houston Methodist specialize in laparoscopic surgery at the following convenient locations:
HOSPITALS
Houston Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030
713.790.3311
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
4401 Garth Rd.
Baytown, TX 77521
281.420.8600
Houston Methodist St. John Hospital
18300 St. John Drive
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
281.333.5503
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
16655 Southwest Frwy.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
281.274.7000
Houston Methodist West Hospital
18500 Katy Fwy.
Houston, TX 77094
832.522.5522
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
18220 State Hwy. 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.737.1000
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
17183 Interstate 45 S.
The Woodlands, TX 77385
936.270.2000