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At Jefferson, minimally invasive procedures are nothing new. In fact, we’ve been performing – and pioneering – minimally invasive procedures for the last decade. Today, we offer a range of options that few other hospitals in the region can match.

We’ve grouped our capabilities by type of surgery and invite you to learn more about our offerings within each specialty’s section of our website. (Note: This list of minimally invasive procedures is not comprehensive.)

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Fully Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
• Fully Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Endoluminal Revisional Procedures

Go to the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery site

Cardiology
• Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Balloon Angioplasty
• Brachytherapy
• Coronary Artery Stenting
• Extraction of Pacemaker Leads
• PFO Closure

Go to the Cardiology site

Gastroenterologic and General Surgery
• Appendectomy and Other Small Bowel Procedures
• Gastric Procedures
• Kidney Surgery
• Liver Resection
• Pancreatic Procedures

Go to the Department of Surgery site

Gynecologic Surgery
• Endometrial Ablation
• Hysterectomy
• Pelvic Surgery

Go to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology site

Neurosurgery
• Brain Tumors
• Cranial Base Surgery
• Endovascular Procedures
• Neuroendoscopic Procedures
• Pituitary Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Go to the Neurological Surgery site

Orthopedic Surgery
• Foot and Ankle Procedures
• Hand Procedures
• Joint Replacement Procedures (hip and knee)
• Shoulder Procedures
• Spine Procedures
• Sports Medicine Procedures (knee, shoulder and elbow)

Go to the Orthopedic Surgery site

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) - Head and Neck Surgery
• Brain Tumor
• Cranial Base Surgery
• Facial Rejuvenation / Facelift
• Pituitiary Surgery
• Sinus Surgery
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
• Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery
• Zenker's Diverticulum Repair

Go to the Otolaryngology site

Radiology
• Arterial Angioplasty
• Chemoembolization
• Embolization
• Immunoembolization
• Kyphoplasty
• Radioembolization
• Radiofrequency and Cryoablation
• Sclerotherapy
• Stent Placement
• Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
• Vertebroplasty

Go to the Radiology site

Thoracic Surgery
• Achalasia of the Esophagus Surgery (Heller myotomy)
• Cancer of the Esophagus Surgery (Robotic assisted esophagectomy)
• Heartburn / Acid Reflux / GERD Surgery(Nissen fundoplication)
• Lobectomy
• Lung Cancer Surgery(VATS lobectomy)
• Myasthenia Gravis Surgery (robotic thymectomy)
• Surgery for Blushing (Thoracic sympathectomy, ETS)
• Surgery for Masses in the Chest (robotic mediastinal mass resection)
• Surgery for Tumors of the Thymus (robotic thymectomy)
• Sweaty Palms / Hyperhidrosis Surgery (Thoracic sympathectomy, ETS)

Urologic Surgery
• Cryosurgery
• Prostate Brachytherapy
• Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Testes and Ureteral Surgery
• Prostate Microwave Therapy
• Cryosurgery

Go to the Urology site

Vascular Surgery
• Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• Aortic Dissection
• Endovascular Stent Graft Repair of Thoracic Aorta
• Peripheral Vascular Interventions
• Varicose Vein Treatment

Go to the Vascular and Endovascular Department site