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Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles
Dr. Jason Cohen performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures — including minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery — through the smallest possible incisions, for a faster recovery and better cosmetic results.
Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery in Los Angeles
Minimally invasive surgery uses small incisions, a tiny camera, and specialized instruments to perform operations that once required large openings. For patients, that means less pain, smaller scars, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster return to normal life. Dr. Jason Cohen is a fellowship-trained surgeon who has made minimally invasive and robotic technique the foundation of his Los Angeles practice.
As a thyroid and parathyroid specialist, Dr. Cohen applies the same precision to endocrine surgery — removing thyroid nodules, goiters, and overactive parathyroid glands through small, well-hidden incisions.
Conditions Treated with Minimally Invasive Surgery
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Minimally invasive thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy remove diseased glands through incisions of just a few centimeters, protecting the voice and leaving a discreet scar.
Hernia & General Surgery
Laparoscopic and robotic repair of inguinal, umbilical, and hiatal hernias, gallbladder removal, and other abdominal procedures.
Surgical Oncology
Where appropriate, cancer operations are performed with minimally invasive approaches to speed recovery without compromising results.
Benefits of a minimally invasive approach
- Smaller incisions and less scarring
- Reduced pain and lower infection risk
- Shorter stays — many procedures are outpatient
- Faster return to work and daily activity
- Excellent cosmetic outcomes
How We Operate
Precision, Through the Smallest Incisions
Laparoscopic Surgery
Camera-guided operations through a few small ports — ideal for hernia, gallbladder, and abdominal procedures.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic assistance provides 3D vision and wristed instruments for exceptional precision in complex cases.
Small-Incision Endocrine
Thyroid and parathyroid glands removed through discreet neck incisions with nerve monitoring.
Questions & Answers
Minimally Invasive Surgery FAQs
Minimally invasive surgery is performed through several small incisions using a camera and specialized instruments, rather than one large incision. It typically means less pain, smaller scars, and a faster recovery.
Yes. In experienced hands it is very safe and is now the standard for many procedures. Dr. Cohen is fellowship-trained and selects the approach that is safest for your specific condition.
Yes. Dr. Cohen performs minimally invasive thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy through small, carefully placed neck incisions, often on an outpatient basis.
Recovery is usually faster than with open surgery. Many patients go home the same day and return to normal activity within a week, depending on the procedure.
Scars are small and placed discreetly. Over time they typically fade to thin, barely noticeable lines.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers · Los Angeles
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Not every patient needs open surgery. Meet Dr. Cohen in Los Angeles to learn whether a minimally invasive or robotic approach is right for you.