What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgery approach.
(That means smaller scars and faster healing than traditional surgery.)
Texas Laparoendoscopic Surgery is a general surgery practice based in the Austin, Texas area where minimally invasive techniques are emphasized using laparoscopy & endoscopy.
Top 3 things that make us different
- We do advanced surgery that minimizes scarring
- We utilize all options before jumping into surgery
- We care about getting you back to your routine ASAP
Superior results to traditional surgery
Comparison example with gallbladder surgery (Source)
Less spent in hospital
Earlier recovery to full activity
Versus 7+ inch incisions
Source:
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (“LC”) decreases postoperative pain, decreases need for postoperative analgesia, shortens hospital stay from 1 week to less than 24 hours, and returns the patient to full activity within 1 week compared to 1 month after open cholecystectomy (OC). [1, 2] LC also provides improved cosmesis and improved patient satisfaction as compared to OC. [Medscape].
1. Calland JF, Tanaka K, Foley E, Bovbjerg VE, Markey DW, Blome S, et al. Outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy: patient outcomes after implementation of a clinical pathway. Ann Surg. May 2001;233(5):704-15. [Medline].
2. Shea JA, Berlin JA, Bachwich DR, Staroscik RN, Malet PF, McGuckin M. Indications for and outcomes of cholecystectomy: a comparison of the pre and postlaparoscopic eras. Ann Surg. Mar 1998;227(3):343-50. [Medline].
Top Surgical Procedures We Do
Frequently Asked Questions
What does traditional surgery look like versus “lap surgery?”
The difference is big. Laparoscopic surgery is facilitated by small incisions rather than the traditional large incisions and scars of open surgery.
Is the procedure safe?
Experienced surgeons perform these procedures safely everyday. Lap surgery represents the new age of surgery and has already become the standard in areas such as gallbladder and appendix operations.
About Dr. Mohiuddin
S. Sameer Mohiuddin, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. is Board Certified in General Surgery and is fellowship-trained in Advance Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He completed medical school at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences followed by a General Surgery residency at Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth – University of North Texas Health Sciences Center. His fellowship was completed at the Texas Endosurgery Institute in San Antonio, Texas under the tutelage of Dr. Morris Franklin. He is also trained in daVinci robotic surgery.
Prior to private practice Dr. Mohiuddin served as faculty at the University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center and the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He currently serves as the Chief of Surgery at Seton Medical Center Hays.
