Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is surgery performed by making smaller entries into the body (much smaller than used in most traditional surgical procedures). MIS is sometimes known as videoscopic surgery, "keyhole" surgery, laparoscopic surgery (laparoscopy), thoracoscopic surgery, or surgical endoscopy because surgeons are now able to perform procedures through incisions (or openings called ports) as small as 1/16 of an inch.  Though technically demanding, surgeons trained in the art of laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive techniques can perform many traditionally “open” procedures with the same or better safety and speed while offering additional benefits discussed below.

In case of general surgery, a laparoscope - a lighted tube with a magnifying camera - is inserted through a small incision, allowing surgeons to get a close-up view of the area. Specially designed surgical instruments, which the surgeons use to perform the procedure, are inserted through other incisions. By using small incisions, custom instruments and high-tech devices surgeons are able perform procedures offering many advantages to patients as compared to traditional surgery, due largely to the smaller incisions. These advantages include:

• Shorter amount of time in hospital post-surgery
• Quicker recovery and return to normal activity
• Less scarring, and in some cases virtually no scarring
• Significantly reduce post-operative pain
• Earlier return to eating, faster discharge from the hospital, and a more rapid return to full activities
• Superior cosmetic result is compared to an open operation
• Often shorter and thus safer procedures

Aside from performing laparoscopic bariatric procedures, Dr. Grinberg is trained in use of minimally invasive techniques for the following conditions and procedures:

• Abdominal pain evaluation
• Adrenalectomy
• Appendectomy
• Cholecystectomy
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Achalasia
• Intussusception
• Liver biopsy
• Meckel’s diverticulum
• Evaluation and treatment of benign and malignant conditions of the stomach, small and large intestine, liver, and pancreas.
• Solid tumor excision
• Splenectomy
• Partial pancreatectomy