Robotic Surgery
Less pain and no incisions are just two benefits of robotically assisted surgery thanks to the da Vinci Surgical System.
Minimally Invasive Stroke Prevention
Dr. Schreiber at Harper University Hospital pioneers a new minimally invasive tratment to prevent stroke in patients with carotid artery disease.
The Silverhawk System: An Alternative to Amputation
Clogged leg arteries can be opened
through a minimally invasive procedure
with the SILVERHAWK, a mini drill with a tiny
rotating blade for cutting away plaque.
The procedure only involves a tiny
puncture in the patient�s groin.
New Surgery Repairs Child's Pacemaker
DMC pediatric heart specialist is the first in the state to use minimally invasive surgery to repair a damaged pacemaker on a pediatric patient.
64 Slice CT Scan
DMC Heart Imaging Specialist Doctor Pierre Atallah uses the 64-slice Coronary CTA to find coronary artery disease before symptoms even appear.
Cardiac Resynchronization
DMC Heart Imaging Specialist Doctor Mukarram Siddiqui uses minimally invasive surgery to install a pacemaker and defibrillator on patients, preventing the onset of heart failure and dramatically increasing quality of life.
Eye Care
Lasik Eye Surgery
Lasik eye surgery at the Detroit Medical Center�s Advanced Laser and Clear Vision Center offer patients pain-free, life-changing procedures that correct nearsigh tedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Laser Surgery for Glaucoma
Its technical name is selective laser trabeculoplasty or SLT. It�s a virtually painless, minimally invasive procedure that
provides several benefits over conventional treatments for glaucoma.
Men's Health
Breakthrough in Urinary Surgery
Urethroplasty is a surgical procedure to correct scar tissue blockage of the urethra called urethral stricture.
Neurological Disorders
Child-Sized MRI, Kid-Friendly Service
As one of the first pediatric centers in the United States to use a new state-of-the-art MRI machine designed especially for kids, Children�s Hospital of Michigan continues to deliver world-class, patient-friendly health care.
Revolutionary Treatment for Parkinson's
This minimally invasive procedure connects electrodes to the brain and places a pacemaker-like device under the skin. When activated, electrical impulses minimize shaking due to �dyskinesia syndrome� in patients with Parkinson�s disease.
Oncology
Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
"Targeted" radiation therapy goes right to the problem, not throughout your system. Moreover, disconfort is minimal.
Cell Freezing Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Doctors at Detroit Medical Center are treating prostate cancer with cryoablation, an innovative procedure that freezes cancer cells and preserves surrounding tissue. Patients usually return home the same day as the treatment.
Chronic Back Pain Treatment
This minimally invasive procedure employs two small cuts rather than a long incision before fusing two vertebra together. The result is less pain, as well as quicker recovery.
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Thanks to a new, state-of-the-art procedure for total knee replacement developed by surgeons at the Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace Hospital, the rehabilitation time for patients has been reduced from six months to six weeks.
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Procedure
This revolutionary new procedure is generally recommended for patients with hip arthritis who are less than 60 years old.
Back to Life: Repairing Spinal Fractures with Balloon Kyphoplasty
DMC Interventional Radiologist Doctor Bruce Wolf uses minimally invasive surgery called balloon kyphoplasty to bring relief to a patient suffering from severe back pain caused by spinal compression fractures.
Physical Medicine/Rehab
Stroke Paralysis Rehabilitation
This high technology apparatus for the forearm is helping to restore hand movement in stroke patients.
Spinal Cord Recovery Therapy
About 15 minutes of vibration produces similar results to an hour of conventional resistance therapy, and produces less stress on joints, ligaments and tendons.
Unweighted Treadmill Therapy
Re-educating the legs to walk again is the
ultimate goal of this therapy for those who
have suffered a stroke.
Pregnancy & Childbirth
In-Utero Surgery Saves Infant Twins
Breakthrough surgery at Hutzel Women's Hospital saves the lives of unborn twins with rare circulatory disorder.
Surgical Care
Virtual Surgery Builds Better Doctors
DMC's Surgical Simulation Lab creates a virtual anatomy, allowing surgeons to train and enhance their skill before moving to live patients.
Surgery with Less Risks & Pains
Doctors at the Detroit Medical Center pioneer laparoscopy procedures and other minimally invasive techniques that result in less pain, fewer risks, and quicker recovery time for surgical patients.
Weight-Loss Surgery for Chronically Obese
By employing laparoscopy, this bariatric procedure is minimally invasive and results in quicker recovery time, as well as less scarring.
Relief from Acid Reflux
This minimally invasive procedure cures acid reflux without resorting to a large abdominal incision. It also decreases recovery time.
Surgical Services
Body by DMC: Sculpting a newer, happier you
DMC Plastic Surgeon Doctor Bruce Chau uses minimally invasive surgery called Liposelection to ultrasonically "melt" fat and remove it, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin and body.
Women's Health
Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
A new procedure, laparoscopic hysterectomy, means there�s no reason for a woman to undergo an invasive abdominal hysterectomy unless she has a severe medical problem.
