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What is Minimally Invasive Surgery?

Also known as laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery is still considered a pioneering approach that reduces post-surgery recovery time, scarring, pain and overall risk. Innovative technology and physician expertise are the hallmarks of successful programs in minimally invasive surgery. Our surgeons have extensive training in the use of sophisticated surgical techniques employing tiny pencil-size cameras and instruments small enough to be inserted through incisions that are in less than a half-inch in length.

Is Minimally Invasive Surgery Right for Me?

Not all individuals and not all procedures qualify for minimally invasive approaches. However, if your physician determines that you are a good candidate, you will reap many benefits:

• Procedures are often done on an outpatient basis or involve just an overnight stay  
• Less pain medication is required
• Less risk of infection
• Fewer complications
• Smaller (hardly visible) scars
• Faster recovery

What Patients are Saying

"I worried about surgery and put it off for years, until the MetroHealth doctors told me what I could expect if I had my hysterectomy through minimally invasive surgery. Within three to five days after the surgery, I was back on my feet. It was actually easy to recover from. The scars are so small. It even motivated me to lose weight!"
"Kate" —MetroHealth patient

"After many unsuccessful diet attempts I decided to have a gastric bypass through minimally invasive techniques. I have lost 185 pounds and my life has changed dramatically. Three years ago, I would often visualize myself being thin. Now I am living that dream. I will be forever grateful to my surgeon, surgical staff, nurses, counselors, nutritionists, and everyone else at MetroHealth for supporting me and guiding me along the way."
"Pat" —MetroHealth patient

Two Convenient Locations

MetroHealth Minimally Invasive Surgery Center MetroHealth Medical Center 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, OH 44109

MetroHealth West 150th Health and Surgery Center 4330 West 150th Street Cleveland, OH 44134

Meet Our Surgeons

	Christopher P. Brandt, MD Chair, Department of Surgery Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty: Laparoscopy, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia Certification: American Board of Surgery MetroHealth Appointment: 1989
	Natalie E. Joseph, MD Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty: Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Primary and Metastactic Liver Cancers Certification: American Board of Surgery MetroHealth Appointment: 2008
	Jeremy M. Lipman, MD Associate Professor of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty: Anal Ultrasound, Benign Anorectal Disease, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease, High-resolution Anoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery, Re-operative Abdominal Surgery, Ulcerative Colitis Certification: American Board of Surgery MetroHealth Appointment: 2010
	Christopher R. McHenry, MD Vice Chairperson, Department of Surgery Director, Division of General Surgery Interim Director, Division of Surgical Oncology Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty: Endocrine Surgery, Neck Surgery Certification: American Board of Surgery MetroHealth Appointment: 1990
	Robert R. Pollard, MD Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Center for Advanced Gynecology Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty: Center for Advanced Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology MetroHealth Appointment: 1989
	Paul P. Priebe, MD Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty: Endoscopic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Digestive Disorders, Colon, Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia Areas of Interest: Gastrointestinal Malignancies Certification: American Board of Surgery MetroHealth Appointment: 1981