Minimally invasive surgery in Rochester, New Hampshire

Surgeons at Frisbie Memorial Hospital use minimally invasive surgery—which encompasses a variety of procedures that use non-invasive techniques, such as small incisions and advanced surgical technologies—as an alternative option to traditional, more invasive surgical methods.

Minimally invasive surgery offers many benefits, including a shorter recovery time, so patients can get back to their lives even faster.

For additional information about minimally invasive surgery options, call (603) 332-5211.

Minimally invasive surgical options

When using minimally invasive surgical techniques, surgeons can perform procedures using much smaller incisions than with traditional surgery. During minimally invasive surgical procedures, surgeons use a small camera and thin instruments to assist in the operation.

Many minimally invasive procedures are also offered as same-day surgical procedures, meaning patients are discharged the same day so there is no overnight hospital stay.

Our doctors are experienced in using minimally invasive surgical techniques for the following specialties:

Benefits of minimally invasive surgery

Minimally invasive surgery offers patients a number of benefits when compared to traditional surgical methods, such as:

  • Fewer complications
  • Less harm to surrounding tissue
  • Less postoperative pain
  • Reduced blood loss
  • Reduced scarring
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Smaller incisions
  • Quicker recovery time