At Roper St. Francis Healthcare we perform more minimally invasive surgeries than any other hospital in the Lowcountry using the highest tech OR's with the most sophisticated equipment. With all of our procedures our goal is to provide outstanding patient care with decreased pain, decreased scarring and faster recovery.

New Advances are rapidly being made in the field of minimally invasive treatment options.  At Roper St. Francis Healthcare our surgeons can confidently approach almost every part of the human body with specialized cameras that create clear images on high definition monitors.  The benefits of minimally invasive surgery are so great that in many cases it has become the standard procedure, replacing traditional, open surgery.

Minimally invasive surgery is surgery performed with specialized instruments designed to be inserted through small incisions or natural body openings to avoid the need for larger incisions and access trauma.  In the majority of cases minimally invasive surgery has a quicker recovery time with less scarring and pain.