Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery Raleigh Surgical Group has specialized in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedures since 1991, when the technology was first available. Since then, many new procedures and techniques have been incorporated into our daily practice. Often, our expertise in laparoscopic surgery allows our patients to have procedures performed on an outpatient basis when the alternative could mean several days in the hospital followed by weeks of recovery at home. Benefits of minimally invasive surgery include less pain, a faster recovery, and better cosmetic results. Laparoscopic procedures our surgeons perform routinely include the following: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) Laparoscopic appendectomy Laparoscopic hernia repair Laparoscopic colon removal Laparoscopic splenectomy Laparoscopic adrenalectomy Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (reflux surgery) Even in the most experienced hands, not all procedures are possible or safe to perform laparoscopically. Our vast laparoscopic experience will help us determine the best treatment for any given surgical problem.