Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery

There are several different types of scopes, but they all work in generally the same way. They consist of a long, thin tube with a tiny camera and a light on the end. The camera sends pictures from the inside of the body to a TV screen. The surgeon makes a small incision just big enough for the scope to fit through, as well as smaller incisions for robotic-assisted instruments to fit through. These instruments include clamps, scissors and stitching devices.

CMC surgeons use minimally invasive surgery extensively. Benefits to the patient include less pain and bleeding, shorter healing times and a quicker return to normal activity.