Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr. Steven J. Brown is highly trained in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopy. This type of surgery offers minimally invasive treatment options for nearly all gynecologic conditions. The best treatment option in every case is the one that offers a long-term solution or cure for your condition with the fewest complications, side effects, and the least interference with your life.

Minimally invasive surgery means using tiny incisions so you have less pain, less scarring, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. In fact, our surgical patients return home the same day. And most importantly, the outcomes are documented in medical studies to be better than standard laparoscopic surgery or open surgery. You get back to your life more quickly and with less pain.

Benefits of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

• Less pain: for only a brief time compared to longer times for standard laparoscopic surgery and even longer for open surgery.
• Tiny scars: two 5 mm incisions for two port procedures for a total of 10 mm (1/2 inch) of incisions versus a total of 30 mm (1.5 inch) of incisions for standard laparoscopy and up to 100 to 150 mm (6 – 7 inches) of incisions for open surgery.
• Reduced down time: Recuperation generally takes from two to three days versus weeks to months with open procedures. Decreased blood loss with laparoscopy avoids the need for blood transfusions, and also prevents fatigue.
• High Risk Cases are Treatable: Patients with multiple prior surgeries or conditions thought to be only treatable with open procedures can often be completed with advanced laparoscopic techniques.
• Insurance Eligibility: Insurance companies and managed care reimburse minimally invasive surgery with no problem. These procedures have been shown to provide equal or better patient outcomes, reduces hospital stay, reduced infection and morbidity, and lower cost.

We encourage you to review information related to your condition and invite you to make an appointment to discuss your condition with Dr. Brown at the Palm Coast Women’s Center. We will review all possible treatment options with you and help you determine the best plan for your condition, lifestyle and health.

An informed patient makes the best choices for their healthcare.

We invite you to become an informed patient and encourage you to thoroughly discuss your medical condition with Dr. Brown at the Palm Coast Women’s Center.