Dr. Conrad and Dr. Vidal are skilled in laparoscopic and robotic procedures and have completed fellowships or advanced training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

Laparoscopic, including robotic surgery allows the surgeon to perform a procedure using small incisions, visualizing the site through a small telescope-like instrument.

The da Vinci® System features magnified 3D high-definition vision and tiny instruments that move far more precisely than the human hand. As a result, da Vinci enables us to operate with enhanced vision, precision and control. The benefits to the patient is that smaller incisions heal with less discomfort and usually results in a shorter hospital stay.

The physicians and Capitol Surgeons often perform laparoscopic and robotic surgery for:

• Inguinal hernia repairs
• Ventral hernia repairs
• Colon resection for cancer or diverticulitis
• Gallbladder surgery
• Appendix removal
• Small bowel resection