The Institute for Laparoscopic Surgery















The Institute for Laparoscopic Surgery

1600 116th Avenue N.E.

Suite 304

Bellevue, WA 98004

phone (425) 453-7888

fax (425) 453-7899

WELCOME to our web site.

Laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions and a camera to perform the exact same operation that requires a large incision in open surgery. Laparoscopic surgery has been shown to result in less pain, faster return to normal activity, and better cosmetic results compared to open surgery. The vast majority of abdominal operations can be performed with laparoscopic techniques by an experienced laparoscopic surgeon.

 

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions including what is laparoscopic surgery and why do some surgeons still recommend open surgery despite the proven benefits of laparoscopy.

    
Click here or on the left to find out more about us, the conditions we treat, and the operations we perform. You can find out about specific surgeries including weight loss surgery, hernia surgery,
colo-rectal surgery, other gastrointestinal surgeries like gallbladder surgery or the J-pouch procedure, and solid organ surgeries like adrenalectomy, splenectomy, or kidney surgery.

 

You can also find directions to our office and general information about office hours and such things by clicking here or on the left.

 

 

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