Our surgeons at The Center for Advanced Surgery perform a wide-array of technologically advanced minimally invasive procedures in numerous specialty areas:
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
GENERAL SURGERY
Peter J. Andrews, MD
Sam C DePasquale, MD
Clark Gerhart, MD
Dan F. Kopen, MD
Barry J. Pernikoff, MD
Joseph J. Ridilla, DO
Mark F. Schiowitz, MD
Gary Verazin, MD
Sam C DePasquale, MD
Clark Gerhart, MD
Dan F. Kopen, MD
Barry J. Pernikoff, MD
Joseph J. Ridilla, DO
Mark F. Schiowitz, MD
Gary Verazin, MD
OBSTETRIC/GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
Theresa M. Baseski, DO
Douglas S. Coslett, MD
Lynne M. Coslett-Charlton, MD
Lori E. DelGaudio, DO
Michael M. Ferraro, MD
Louis J. Freedman, MD
John W. Frye, MD
Eugene A. Kaczorowski, MD
Hyung-Bae Kim, MD
Bonita M. Mancia, MD
Barbara L. Plucknett, MD
George C. Tsoutsoplides, MD
Serdar Ural, MD
Akram Zalatimo, MD
Steven Zeger, MD
Douglas S. Coslett, MD
Lynne M. Coslett-Charlton, MD
Lori E. DelGaudio, DO
Michael M. Ferraro, MD
Louis J. Freedman, MD
John W. Frye, MD
Eugene A. Kaczorowski, MD
Hyung-Bae Kim, MD
Bonita M. Mancia, MD
Barbara L. Plucknett, MD
George C. Tsoutsoplides, MD
Serdar Ural, MD
Akram Zalatimo, MD
Steven Zeger, MD
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Thomas J. Allardyce, MD
Michael P. Banas, MD
Thomas W. Byron, MD
William P H Charlton, MD
Peter A. Feinstein, MD
Eugene D. Kim, MD
James M Mattucci, MD
Frank D. O'Brien, MD
Michael C. Raklewicz, MD
George Ritz, MD
Michael P. Banas, MD
Thomas W. Byron, MD
William P H Charlton, MD
Peter A. Feinstein, MD
Eugene D. Kim, MD
James M Mattucci, MD
Frank D. O'Brien, MD
Michael C. Raklewicz, MD
George Ritz, MD
OTOLARYNGOLOGY (EAR, NOSE, THROAT)
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
THORACIC SURGERY
UROLOGY
Charles N. Burns, MD
Walter R. DelGaudio, MD
Robert L. Fiorelli, DO
Ira C. Grossman, MD
Haragopal S. Penugonda, MD
Michael H. Rittenberg, MD
Walter R. DelGaudio, MD
Robert L. Fiorelli, DO
Ira C. Grossman, MD
Haragopal S. Penugonda, MD
Michael H. Rittenberg, MD
VASCULAR SURGERY
MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURES
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Endovascular Thoracic Aortic Stent Grafting
Minimally Invasive CABG Procedures
Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement
Minimally Invasive Vein Harvesting
Port Access
Minimally Invasive CABG Procedures
Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement
Minimally Invasive Vein Harvesting
Port Access
GENERAL SURGERY
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Decortication
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Diagnostic Thoracoscopy
Drainage of Empyema
Drainage of Pleural Effusion
Lung Biopsy
Pericardectomy
Pericardial Window
Pleura/Mediastinal Biopsy
Pleurodesis Procedure
Treatment of Pneumothorax (Collapsed lung)
Wedge Resection of the Lung
Decortication
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Diagnostic Thoracoscopy
Drainage of Empyema
Drainage of Pleural Effusion
Lung Biopsy
Pericardectomy
Pericardial Window
Pleura/Mediastinal Biopsy
Pleurodesis Procedure
Treatment of Pneumothorax (Collapsed lung)
Wedge Resection of the Lung
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Colon Resection
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Esophageal Myotomy
Esophagectomy
Gastric Pacemaker
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Incisional and Ventral)
Hiatal Hernia and Fundoplication
Laparoscopy w/ Multiple Biopsies
Lysis Adhesions
Lysis Adhesions Entero
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Small Bowel Resection
Spleenectomy
Thoracoscopy
Thoracoscopy and Decortication
Thoracoscopy and Wedge Resection of Lung
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Colon Resection
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Esophageal Myotomy
Esophagectomy
Gastric Pacemaker
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Incisional and Ventral)
Hiatal Hernia and Fundoplication
Laparoscopy w/ Multiple Biopsies
Lysis Adhesions
Lysis Adhesions Entero
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Small Bowel Resection
Spleenectomy
Thoracoscopy
Thoracoscopy and Decortication
Thoracoscopy and Wedge Resection of Lung
Adrenalectomy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Colon Resection
Colostomy Reversal
Common Duct Exploration
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Umbilical, Ventral)
Hiatal and Parastomal Hernia Repair
Jejunostomy
Liver Biopsy/Wedge Resection of the Liver
Lysis Adhesions
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Small Bowel Resection
Spleenectomy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Colon Resection
Colostomy Reversal
Common Duct Exploration
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Umbilical, Ventral)
Hiatal and Parastomal Hernia Repair
Jejunostomy
Liver Biopsy/Wedge Resection of the Liver
Lysis Adhesions
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Small Bowel Resection
Spleenectomy
Adrenalectomy
Bowel (Colon and Appendix)
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Heller Myotomy for Achalsia
Hernia Repair (Ventral and Inguinal)
Hiatal Hernia
Liver Biopsy
Lysis Adhesions
Nissen Fundo Plication
Spleenectomy
Bowel (Colon and Appendix)
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Heller Myotomy for Achalsia
Hernia Repair (Ventral and Inguinal)
Hiatal Hernia
Liver Biopsy
Lysis Adhesions
Nissen Fundo Plication
Spleenectomy
OBSTETRIC/GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis Treatment
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Salpingectomy
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tubal Sterilization
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis Treatment
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Salpingectomy
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tubal Sterilization
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Excision
Hysteroscopic Sterilization (Essure)
Infertility Procedures including Neosalpingostosis
Lysis Adhesions
Microlaparoscopic Tubal Reanastomsis (Tubal Ligation Removal)
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Salpingectomy
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tubal Ligation
Urinary Incontinence Correction
Uterine Suspension Procedures
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Excision
Hysteroscopic Sterilization (Essure)
Infertility Procedures including Neosalpingostosis
Lysis Adhesions
Microlaparoscopic Tubal Reanastomsis (Tubal Ligation Removal)
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Salpingectomy
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tubal Ligation
Urinary Incontinence Correction
Uterine Suspension Procedures
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Endometrial Ablation
Excision/Ablation of Endometriosis
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Tubal Ligation
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Endometrial Ablation
Excision/Ablation of Endometriosis
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Tubal Ligation
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis Treatment
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Tubal Ligation
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis Treatment
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Tubal Ligation
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation (Thermochoice Balloon, Hydrothermoablator)
Endometriosis Excision
Infertility Procedures
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Salpingectomy
Tubal Ligation
Uterine Suspension Procedures
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation (Thermochoice Balloon, Hydrothermoablator)
Endometriosis Excision
Infertility Procedures
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Salpingectomy
Tubal Ligation
Uterine Suspension Procedures
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Incision/Destruction
Hydro-Tubation
Infertility Procedures (Necsalpingostomy)
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Salpingectomy
Tubal Ligation/Sterilization
Uterine Suspension Procedures
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Incision/Destruction
Hydro-Tubation
Infertility Procedures (Necsalpingostomy)
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Operative Hysteroscopy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Salpingectomy
Tubal Ligation/Sterilization
Uterine Suspension Procedures
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Therapy
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Salpingectomy
Tubal Litigation/Tubal Cauterization
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Therapy
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Salpingectomy
Tubal Litigation/Tubal Cauterization
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Excision
Lysis Adhesions
Microlaparoscopic Tubal Reanastomsis (Tubal Ligation Removal)
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair (bladder, uterus, rectum and urinary incontinence)
Salpingectomy
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tubal Ligation
Uterine Suspension and Other Incontinence Procedures
Endometrial Ablation
Endometriosis Excision
Lysis Adhesions
Microlaparoscopic Tubal Reanastomsis (Tubal Ligation Removal)
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair (bladder, uterus, rectum and urinary incontinence)
Salpingectomy
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tubal Ligation
Uterine Suspension and Other Incontinence Procedures
Appendectomy
Biopsies of Abdominal Organs
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Enterolysis
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Salpingectomy
Tubal Ligation
Biopsies of Abdominal Organs
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Enterolysis
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Lysis Adhesions
Myomectomy [removal of uterine fibroids]
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cystectomy
Salpingectomy
Tubal Ligation
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery
Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy: Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy: Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Implant
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Implant
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopy - Incision & Drainage
Arthroscopy Shoulder Surgery - Instability Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy: Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopy - Incision & Drainage
Arthroscopy Shoulder Surgery - Instability Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy: Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Implant
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy: ACL Repair
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Implant
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
OTOLARYNGOLOGY (EAR, NOSE, THROAT)
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Contour Enhancement with Botox
Contour Enhancement with Dermal Fillers
Contour Thread Brow Lift
Contour Thread Face Lift
Contour Thread Neck Lift
Liposuction Breast Reduction
Liposuction Lipoma Removal
Mini Tummy Tucks
Varicose and Spider Vein Removal with Sclerotherapy
Contour Enhancement with Dermal Fillers
Contour Thread Brow Lift
Contour Thread Face Lift
Contour Thread Neck Lift
Liposuction Breast Reduction
Liposuction Lipoma Removal
Mini Tummy Tucks
Varicose and Spider Vein Removal with Sclerotherapy
THORACIC SURGERY
Decortication
Diagnostic Thoracoscopy
Drainage of Empyema
Drainage of Pleural Effusion
Lung Biopsy
Pericardectomy
Pericardial Window
Pleura/Mediastinal Biopsy
Pleurodesis Procedure
Sympathectomy
Treatment of Pneumothorax (Collapsed lung)
Wedge Resection of the Lung
Diagnostic Thoracoscopy
Drainage of Empyema
Drainage of Pleural Effusion
Lung Biopsy
Pericardectomy
Pericardial Window
Pleura/Mediastinal Biopsy
Pleurodesis Procedure
Sympathectomy
Treatment of Pneumothorax (Collapsed lung)
Wedge Resection of the Lung
UROLOGY
(PVP) Laser Prostatectomy; Microwave Thermotherapy
Diagnostic Endoscopy of the Urinary Tract
Endoscopic Removal of Stones from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Endoscopic Removal of Tumors from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery GreenLight (PVP – Photo-Selective Vaporization of the Prostate) Laser Prostatectomy
No Incision Removal of Stones from the Kidney and Ureter: Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Laser
Prostate Cancer Seed Implantation
Shockwave Lithotripsy
Testicular Implant Surgery
Ureteropyeloscopy and Nephroscopy
Urinary Incontinence Surgery: Injection Therapy with Contigen; Tegress and Durasphere Sling
Vasectomy
Diagnostic Endoscopy of the Urinary Tract
Endoscopic Removal of Stones from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Endoscopic Removal of Tumors from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery GreenLight (PVP – Photo-Selective Vaporization of the Prostate) Laser Prostatectomy
No Incision Removal of Stones from the Kidney and Ureter: Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Laser
Prostate Cancer Seed Implantation
Shockwave Lithotripsy
Testicular Implant Surgery
Ureteropyeloscopy and Nephroscopy
Urinary Incontinence Surgery: Injection Therapy with Contigen; Tegress and Durasphere Sling
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy - Transuretheral Resection of Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
Cystotomy Suprapubic
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Sub-Urethral Sling for Female Incontinence
Cystoscopy - Transuretheral Resection of Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
Cystotomy Suprapubic
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Sub-Urethral Sling for Female Incontinence
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laser Lithotripsy
No Scalpel Vasectomy
Penile Implantation Surgery
Percutaneous Nephrostomy
Prostate Cancer Seed (Brachytherapy)
Prostatic Urethral Stents for Recurrent Urethral Stricture Disease
Urinary Incontinence Procedures (Tegress and Contigen Injections, Transobturator Bladder Neck Suspension)
Urinary Tract Laser Surgery (including Condylomata)
Vasovasostomy
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laser Lithotripsy
No Scalpel Vasectomy
Penile Implantation Surgery
Percutaneous Nephrostomy
Prostate Cancer Seed (Brachytherapy)
Prostatic Urethral Stents for Recurrent Urethral Stricture Disease
Urinary Incontinence Procedures (Tegress and Contigen Injections, Transobturator Bladder Neck Suspension)
Urinary Tract Laser Surgery (including Condylomata)
Vasovasostomy
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy Post Op Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Insertion of Suprapubic Catheter
Laser Removal of Stones
Cystoscopy Post Op Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Insertion of Suprapubic Catheter
Laser Removal of Stones
Cystometrogram - Water
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy Post Op Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Fulguration
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Prostate Cancer Seed (Brachytherapy)
Ureteroscopy
Urinary Incontinence Procedures (Transobturator Bladder Neck Suspension)
Vasovasostomy
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy Post Op Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Fulguration
Cystoscopy with Retrograde
Cystoscopy with Urethral Stent Insertion
GreenLight (PVP) Laser Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Prostate Cancer Seed (Brachytherapy)
Ureteroscopy
Urinary Incontinence Procedures (Transobturator Bladder Neck Suspension)
Vasovasostomy
(PVP) Laser Prostatectomy; Microwave Thermotherapy
Diagnostic Endoscopy of the Urinary Tract
Endoscopic Removal of Stones from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Endoscopic Removal of Tumors from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery GreenLight (PVP – Photo-Selective Vaporization of the Prostate) Laser Prostatectomy
No Incision Removal of Stones from the Kidney and Ureter: Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Laser
Penile and Testicular Implant Surgery
Prostate Cancer Seed Implantation
Urinary Incontinence Surgery: Injection Therapy with Contigen; Tegress and Durasphere Sling
Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal
Diagnostic Endoscopy of the Urinary Tract
Endoscopic Removal of Stones from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Endoscopic Removal of Tumors from the Bladder, Ureter and Kidney
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery GreenLight (PVP – Photo-Selective Vaporization of the Prostate) Laser Prostatectomy
No Incision Removal of Stones from the Kidney and Ureter: Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Laser
Penile and Testicular Implant Surgery
Prostate Cancer Seed Implantation
Urinary Incontinence Surgery: Injection Therapy with Contigen; Tegress and Durasphere Sling
Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal
VASCULAR SURGERY
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Endovascular Aneurysm Revision/Repair (EVAR)
Endovascular Varicose Vein Treatment (VNUS Closure)
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Endovascular Aneurysm Revision/Repair (EVAR)
Endovascular Varicose Vein Treatment (VNUS Closure)
Angiography/Interventional Angioplasty
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Endovascular Resection/Repair Aneurysm: Abdominal and Thoracic
Endovascular Varicose Vein Repair with Trivex
Subfacial Vein Ligation
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Endovascular Resection/Repair Aneurysm: Abdominal and Thoracic
Endovascular Varicose Vein Repair with Trivex
Subfacial Vein Ligation