When it comes to surgery, you may be willing to travel anywhere in the world to receive the latest treatments and world-class care. Here at UofL Health – Jewish Hospital, you can find world-class care close to home.
The internationally renowned surgeons who are part of UofL Physicians already have trained at the top institutions in the world, and they have made significant contributions to surgical care on a regional, national and international level. They have brought what they have learned back home to their patients and provided cutting-edge surgical treatment.
Our surgeons have a long-standing commitment to excellence in patient care, education and research. Our high standards of surgical excellence and compassionate care resulting in a unique level of comfort and confidence between our more than 40 multi-specialty surgeons and their patients. In addition, the highly skilled support staff works closely with our surgeons.
UofL Health – Jewish Hospital offers a broad range of surgical services including numerous minimally invasive surgical procedures. Some medical conditions may require a minor surgical procedure, which can be performed in the office, while others may require hospitalization and the use of special equipment, such as laparoscopy.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
For more than 100 years of constant striving to give you more, UofL Health invites you to expect less - less pain, less hospital time, less recovery time and less inconvenience.
We perform a wide variety of minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures, including orthopedic, cardiothoracic, lung, prostate, kidney and joint replacement surgery, where surgeons use the most advanced technology to perform these procedures through minimal sized incisions.
In addition, Jewish Hospital is home to the Mako SmartRobotics™ for total hip replacement and the MONARCH® Platform, a robot-assisted bronchoscope used in detecting lung nodules and lung cancer in the earliest stages of development.
These minimally invasive procedures provide surgeons with an alternative to traditional open surgery, enabling them to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision.
The benefits of minimally invasive surgery include:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Smaller incisions and less scarring
- Decreased risk of wound infections
- Shorter recovery time, meaning less time in the hospital
- A faster return to normal daily activities
- In many cases, better clinical outcomes
Laparoscopic procedures are available at most UofL Health locations where surgical procedures are performed, including Jewish Hospital, Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and the Shelbyville Hospital. The da Vinci® Robotic program is available at Jewish Hospital, providing you and your physician the highest level of quality and convenience.
Ask your doctor if minimally invasive surgery is right for you.
