Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) techniques offer patients many benefits over traditional surgeries:

• Less Pain

  • MIS procedures cause less post-operative pain and discomfort

• Lower chance for infection

  • MIS procedures have less chance for infection than traditional surgeries

• Shorter Hospital

  • Patients who undergo MIS procedures are usually able to go home sooner as a result there will be a shorter hospital stay and quicker return to normal activities.

• Less Scarring

  • MIS procedures require smaller incisions — which means smaller, less noticeable scars.

• Less Injury to Tissue

  • Most traditional surgeries require a longer incision which is made through the muscle. Muscle needs a significant time to heal after surgery. Because there are no long incisions in MIS, surgeons often do not have to cut through muscles to complete the procedure — leading to less tissue damage and quicker recovery.

• Higher Accuracy Rate

  • MIS procedures use video-assisted equipment, therefore, the surgeon has better visualization and magnification of internal organs and structure. For patients, this translates into a more accurate and definitive procedure.

• Is MIS Right for You?

  • Dr. Kostman uses minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. To see if MIS is an option for you, please call 314-966-8887 to schedule an appointment.