Laparoscopic Surgery in Milwaukee, Mequon, Glendale, Cudahy, Germantown, Saukville and Waukesha
Surgery doesn't have to mean a long hospital stay and a big scar. The laparoscopic surgeons at Madison Medical use small incisions and a camera-guided approach to treat conditions that once required open surgery. You heal faster, you feel less pain, and you get back to your life sooner. Our team sees patients across Milwaukee, Mequon, Glendale, Cudahy, Germantown, Saukville, and Waukesha.
What Laparoscopic Surgery Is
Laparoscopic surgery uses a few small incisions instead of one large cut. Your surgeon inserts a thin camera, called a laparoscope, along with specialized instruments, then performs the procedure while watching a high-definition monitor. This approach reduces blood loss, lowers infection risk, and shortens your recovery time compared to traditional open surgery.
Common Laparoscopic Procedures
- Laparoscopic gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
- Laparoscopic hernia repair, including inguinal and ventral hernias
- Laparoscopic appendectomy
- Laparoscopic colon and rectal procedures
- Laparoscopic bariatric surgery
- Diagnostic laparoscopy for unexplained abdominal pain
Many of these procedures are done on an outpatient basis. You go in, your surgeon completes the operation, and you head home the same day.
Meet Our Laparoscopic Surgery Team
Dr. Richard Cattey specializes in general, laparoscopic, and vascular surgery. Dr. Joseph Regan performs general, advanced laparoscopic, and bariatric procedures. Dr. Craig Siverhus handles general, bariatric, laparoscopic, and vascular reconstruction surgery. Dr. Jasna Coralic applies laparoscopic technique to colon and rectal cases. Each surgeon trained extensively in minimally invasive methods and uses them as the first choice whenever your condition allows it.
What You Can Expect
Your laparoscopic surgery starts with a consultation where your surgeon confirms that a minimally invasive approach fits your case. Not every condition qualifies, and your surgeon will tell you honestly if open surgery is the safer route. If laparoscopic surgery is right for you, you'll get clear pre-operative instructions and a realistic timeline for recovery. Most patients are back to light activity within a week and fully recovered within a few weeks, depending on the procedure.
Why Patients Choose Laparoscopic Surgery at Madison Medical
Smaller incisions mean less scarring and less post-operative pain. Many patients need fewer pain medications after laparoscopic surgery compared to open procedures. Your hospital stay is shorter, in many cases just a few hours, and your risk of wound infection drops significantly. Our surgeons combine this technique with high-definition imaging, giving them better visibility and precision during your procedure than older surgical methods allow.
Beyond the technology, you get a team that explains every step before it happens. You won't leave your consultation with more questions than answers.
It's worth noting that not every condition qualifies for a laparoscopic approach. Severe scarring from previous surgeries, certain emergency situations, or specific anatomical factors can make open surgery the safer choice. Your surgeon will tell you directly which approach fits your situation, rather than pushing a particular technique because it sounds more advanced.
Laparoscopic Surgery Near You
Madison Medical offers laparoscopic surgery consultations and follow-up care across seven communities in southeastern Wisconsin.
In Milwaukee, our Cathedral Square and Water Tower Medical Commons locations provide consultations for laparoscopic gallbladder, hernia, and appendix procedures.
In Mequon, the Seton Professional Building and Highland Clinic both offer pre-surgical evaluations and post-operative follow-up visits.
In Glendale, patients at the River Woods Clinic can meet with a laparoscopic surgeon and review their treatment plan.
In Cudahy, our office connects patients to laparoscopic surgery specialists and coordinates referrals for residents throughout the south side.
In Germantown, our Mequon Road clinic handles consultations for laparoscopic hernia repair and gallbladder surgery.
In Saukville, patients can schedule a surgical consultation without traveling south into Milwaukee.
In Waukesha, the Bluemound Road location gives patients west of Milwaukee direct access to our laparoscopic surgery team.
