Advanced and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Baylor Clinic surgeons are renowned for the treatment of disease through state-of-the-art surgical techniques, many developed here at Baylor College of Medicine. Our highly acclaimed Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery serves the surgical needs of more than 100,000 patients each year from around the world, through six affiliated hospitals in the Texas Medical Center.

We offer superior surgical outcomes, personalized care, and world-class research and education programs that lead to new treatments and new advancements in our field. Our commitment to surgical, research, and education excellence - and to integrating these critical elements of healthcare - continues to set us apart as we fulfill the promise of personalized medicine, tailoring care to each patient based on their unique biology, behavior, and environment.

Diseases and Conditions Treated

  • Abdominal - hernias (inguinal, incisional, hiatal and umbilical) and benign and malignant diseases of the spleen, liver, gall bladder, kidney and pancreas
  • Endocrine - benign and malignant tumors of the adrenals, parathyroids, thyroids, and pancreas.
  • Gastrointestinal - diseases of the bowel, including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, colorectal cancer, and diverticulitis; esophageal diseases, including Barrett's esophagus, esophageal motility disorders, esophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, achalsia, and cancer; gastric diseases, including ulcers, gastric dysmotility, benign neoplasms and gastric cancer; diseases of the appendix; and benign and malignant diseases of the liver and gallbladder.
  • Gynecological - minimally invasive alternatives to hysterectomy, including laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy, hysteroscopy, and endometrial ablation; infertility, including fertility preservation, tubal reconnection and endometriosis; cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancer; abnormal menstrual bleeding, including fibroids; pelvic organ prolapse, including urinary incontinence, uterine and vaginal prolapse, cystoele and rectocele
  • Urological - prostate cancer, renal cysts, testicular cancer, bladder dysfunction and cancer
  • Nerve - chronic and acute pain syndromes
  • Obesity - gastric banding, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision surgery

Services

Our services include laparoscopic, endoscopic, single incision, and robotics surgery, and tailored healthcare based on personalized medicine for disease prevention and reoccurrence. We offer:

  • Bariatric surgery
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Esophageal surgery
  • General surgery
  • Liver surgery
  • Obstetrical and gynecological surgery
  • Urological surgery

Anesthesiology

Baylor College of Medicine's department of Anesthesiology provides a wide range of outstanding clinical anesthesia services for both the in- and outpatient setting. Working closely with your surgeon, patient services include comprehensive preoperative evaluations, regional and general anesthetics, and postoperative critical care and pain management.

The Advanced and Minimally Invasive Surgeons and Anesthesiologists lead or participate in many BCM Specialty Centers:

Congenital Heart Surgery

Heart patients come from around the world to receive life-saving care from Baylor Clinic. We offer groundbreaking treatment backed by the renowned faculty and research of Baylor College of Medicine, and nationally recognized facilities throughout the Texas Medical Center.
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General Surgery

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Clinic offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach that provides a wide range of clinical and surgical services, including diagnosis and treatment of liver disease, pancreatic disease, breast cancer, vascular disease, heart disease and varicose veins.
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Surgeons providing liver surgery, colorectal surgery, esophageal surgery and bariatric surgery are:

Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine is known for excellence in patient care, research and education. With over 200 faculty, we specialize in the surgical treatment of disease using state-of-the-art techniques, many developed here at Baylor College of Medicine.
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Michael E. DeBakey Minimally Invasive Surgery Center of Excellence

The Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital is a partnership between two world-renowned institutions that offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach with highly trained physicians and state-of-the-art technology.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to developing and practicing excellence in women's health, including the care of women requiring general gynecologic care and surgery.
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Pediatric Surgery

The department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine offers comprehensive routine and preventative health care for children from birth to 18 years of age. Our primarily affiliation is with Texas Children's Hospital.
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Plastic Surgery

The division of Plastic Surgery is part of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, renowned for state-of-the-art surgical techniques performed by highly trained, specialized surgeons.
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Scott Department of Urology

The physicians in the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine are skilled surgeons, with unique expertise in reconstructive surgery and special training in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgical techniques. Our surgeons rank among a handful of physicians in the nation who have performed hundreds of minimally invasive surgical procedures such as robotic prostatectomy.
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Transplant Surgery and Assist Devices

Baylor Clinic is the destination of choice for patients with end-stage organ disease, including those in need of liver, kidney, lung, and heart transplants.
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Other Advanced and Minimally Invasive Services at Baylor College of Medicine

Cardiothoracic Surgery

The division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine is internationally recognized for the surgical treatment of vascular and cardiac disease, including aortic, coronary and valvular disease, using a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary approach.
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Orthopedic Surgery

The department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine offers expert, comprehensive care for adult and pediatric patients with orthopedic injuries and illnesses, including sports medicine, spine, trauma, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, oncology and total joint replacement care.
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Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy

The Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Center at Baylor College of Medicine is a partnership of highly acclaimed institutions focused on treating vascular disease, which affects the body's circulation and is a major cause of heart disease. We specialize in minimally invasive therapy and stent graft treatment for aortic aneurysm and vascular disease.
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