Welcome to the University of Chicago Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery!
The Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, education, and research. Through advanced laparoscopic, robotic, foregut, bariatric, and abdominal wall surgery programs, we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with both common and complex surgical conditions.
Our multidisciplinary approach brings together experts across specialties to deliver individualized treatment plans while expanding access to the latest surgical techniques and technologies. We are dedicated to advancing the field through pioneering research, innovative procedures, and the training of future leaders in minimally invasive surgery.
Built on decades of collaboration and the contributions of our faculty, advanced practice providers, nurses, dietitians, coordinators, researchers, and administrative teams, our Section strives to strengthen the University of Chicago's role as a destination center for advanced gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgical care. We are proud to share our work with you and invite you to explore our clinical programs, educational initiatives, and research efforts.
At the University of Chicago Medicine, we believe every patient is unique, and our experienced surgeons offer a diverse range of surgical techniques to provide tailored treatment for every patient, including those with complicated conditions that cannot be treated elsewhere. Our team is nationally recognized for advanced hernia surgery and personalized care.
Using a multi-disciplinary approach, we strive to help our patients achieve the best possible outcomes from their hernia surgery. It is our goal to provide excellence in hernia care, serving the city of Chicago and beyond.
Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery
The University of Chicago Medicine has many experts who specialize in minimally invasive surgery for esophageal disorders. Our surgeons take a team approach in the diagnosis and treatment of all esophageal disorders, and work closely with other experts in esophageal care and thoracic surgery as part of the Center for Esophageal Diseases.
Bariatric surgery, also called metabolic bariatric surgery, is a safe, durable and minimally invasive tool to help you lose weight, keep it off and improve your overall health and function.
Our team of expert surgeons, nurses and dietitians provides coordinated, personalized care that is lifelong and tailored to your goals and medical needs, including complex cases.
Hiatal Hernia (Paraesophageal Hernia)
Hiatal hernias, also known as paraesophageal hernias, occur when part of the stomach pushes into the chest through an opening in the muscle wall (known as the diaphragm) that separates the organs in the chest and abdomen.
At the University of Chicago Medicine, our surgeons are experts in repairing these types of hernias. In fact, our UChicago surgeons have developed a new type of surgery for large paraesophageal hernias that doesn’t require the placement of a permanent mesh implant.
The Department of Surgery provides advanced training in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery services, specializing in the areas of foregut, bariatric surgery, and hernia, through a Fellowship Council accredited Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery Fellowship program.
