Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery Procedures

MemorialCare specializes in leading-edge minimally invasive surgery procedures and methods. Minimally invasive surgery spares healthy tissue, reduces scarring and bleeding, and accelerates recovery time.

Endoscopic Surgery

During endoscopic surgery small incisions are made for an endoscope (a tiny camera connected to a video cord) and surgical tools to be inserted into the body. By watching a monitor, the surgeon is able to see inside the body to perform the surgery.

Laparoscopic Surgery

During laparoscopic surgery small incisions are made for a laparoscope (a tiny camera connected to a video cord) and surgical tools to be inserted into the body. By watching a monitor, the surgeon is able to see inside the body to perform the surgery.

Robotic Assisted Surgery

The da Vinci® Si Surgical System (da Vinci) uses robotic computer technology providing breakthrough minimally invasive surgical capabilities that offer greater surgical benefits. Robotic Assisted Surgery is offered at Long Beach Memorial, Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach, Oragne Coast Memorial and Saddleback Memorial - Laguna Hills.

Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

A surgical procedure preformed in the thorax or chest. Small incisions are made for a thoracoscope (a tiny video camera connected to a video cord) and surgical tools to be inserted into the body. By watching a monitor, the surgeon is able to see inside the body to perform the surgery.