Minimally-invasive surgery at OMHS
Skilled surgeons, advanced technology reducing patient recovery time
For decades, OMHS has been on the forefront of minimally-invasive surgery. Our surgeons have a long, proud history of bringing the best, most effective techniques into the operating room so that patients get back home sooner, with less pain and scarring. OMHS offers some of the most advanced minimally-invasive treatment options available, including arthroscopy, endovascular surgery, image-guided technology, laparoscopy, robotic-assisted procedures, and video-assisted thoracic surgery. In the skilled hands of our surgeons, these tools are changing healthcare in our region.
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Meet Michelle Roberts
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Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is surgery that is done using a tiny camera and a small scope to check for and treat joint problems. This procedure is typically done on the knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow, or wrist. Learn more >>
Endovascular Surgery
Endovascular surgeons use x-ray technology to guide a catheter through a small incision and into a patient's blood vessels, minimizing pain and complications. Our surgeons are experts in procedures such as balloon stent angioplasty and aortic stenting–a potentially life-saving procedure that repairs compromised aorta vessels before they rupture. OMHS' program features Artis zeego® 3-D technology for even greater safety and quality. What is zeego®?
Image-Guided Technology
Surgeons at OMHS are treating patients using image-guided technology that greatly increases safety and accuracy for delicate procedures like sinus surgeries or the removal of brain tumors. Learn more >>
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy describes a group of operations performed with the aid of a camera placed in the abdomen or pelvis. The laparoscope allows doctors to perform both minor and complex surgeries with a few small incisions in the abdomen and, in some cases, just one incision. Learn more >>
Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Robotic surgery is a technique in which a physician performs surgery using a computer that remotely controls very small instruments attached to a robot. The surgeon sits at a computer station nearby and directs the movements of a robot. At OMHS, surgeons are offering the da Vinci® surgical system as another effective minimally-invasive option.
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) allows surgeons at OMHS to look and work inside the chest cavity by making only a few small incisions. The technology is being used to treat collapsed lungs, diagnose infections and remove and test masses for cancer.