Small Incision Surgery is an alternative to traditional surgery, that may yield big benefits for you. By using small incisions at the surgical site, surgeons are able to precisely work on areas within the body; and smaller incisions often mean less pain, shorter hospital stays, reduced recovery time, and minimal scarring.

In Small Incision Surgery, surgeons operate through one or more small incisions, usually about a half-inch long. Patient outcomes are generally better than, or at least equal to, traditional surgery; and healing time is significantly reduced, because there is less damage to surrounding tissue and muscle.

With Small Incision Surgery, you can expect:

• A shorter hospital stay.
  Patients often go home the same day, or one day following the procedure, instead of up to five-to-seven days with traditional surgery
• A faster return to things you enjoy.
  Many Small Incision Surgery patients are able to get back to work, play, and a better quality of life within two weeks, instead of three or more weeks with traditional surgery.
• Little, scarring.
  Small Incision Surgery requires only a few small portals to the body — about a half-inch long — versus incisions that can be three-to-seven inches with traditional surgery.
• Reduced pain.
  If you’ve had traditional surgery in the past, you know how painful little things like coughing, or even moving your body to get comfortable in bed, can be. With Small Incision Surgery, pain levels are far less than with traditional surgery, and last only a fraction of the time.

We recognize that as a patient, any surgical procedure can be intimidating. Even a simple surgery may bring plenty of questions to mind. Here are 10 questions you and your physician should discuss when deciding if Small Incision Surgery is right for you.

Q.   Can my procedure be done with Small Incision Surgery?
Q.   If so, will Small Incision Surgery really shorten my recovery time?
Q.   Can I get back to work sooner with Small Incision Surgery?
Q.   Does Small Incision Surgery take longer than traditional surgery?
Q.   Can you see what you need to see, using a smaller incision?
Q.   Will I stay overnight in the hospital, or will I be an outpatient?
Q.   Will it hurt less than other surgeries?
Q.   Will my insurance cover Small Incision Surgery?
Q.   Have you done this procedure often?
Q.   Is Small Incision Surgery as safe as traditional surgery?

To learn more about Small Incision Surgery, call (252) 384-4373.

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