When it comes to patient care, NYU Medical Center is committed to applying the latest technology for the best medical outcomes. With an emphasis on minimally invasive surgical techniques, NYU Medical Center is one of the leaders in a new era of surgical options that are safer, more effective, and, in some cases, less costly. Listed below are a few of the minimally invasive procedures that are routinely practiced at NYU Medical Center:

• Kidney donation can now be performed laparoscopically, vastly reducing pain, healing time, and scarring.

• For certain types of brain tumors, neurosurgeons can operate deep within the brain without making a single incision. Using the Leksell Gamma Knife®, they are able to reach and target a tumor or lesion while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.

• In addition to conventional open-chest surgery, NYU cardiovascular surgeons have the experience of approximately 1,500 minimally invasive cardiac surgeries - more than any other cardiovascular team worldwide. Children and adults alike are experiencing dramatic reductions in pain and recovery time as a result of these advanced surgical procedures. Along with its internationally recognized expertise in cardiac valve repair and replacement, the NYU Medical Center team is investigating emerging techniques and technologies, ranging from robotics to gene therapy, to continue its tradition of pioneering breakthroughs.

• Avoiding invasive surgery, urologists use very small endoscopes to examine the bladder. Urethra, and kidneys to identify stones, polyps, and tumors. Hi-tech lithotripters that emit powerful sound waves or lasers pulverize kidney stones to a fine powder, which passes out of the body easily and painlessly.

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