The era of “minimally invasive” surgery was introduced in the 1980’s with laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or removal of the gallbladder.  Dr. Hatchett performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Bartlesville in 1989.  Many other surgeries can be performed laparoscopically, allowing for less pain and faster recovery, the two hallmarks of minimally invasive surgery.

Due to an increased volume of varicose vein and breast patients, we have limited laparoscopic work to laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic ventral (abdominal wall and incisional) hernia repairs.

While not all patients are candidates for laparoscopic incisional hernia repairs, the advantages are substantial.  Recovery time is reduced and recurrence rates are low.

• Gall Bladder
• Incisional Hernia