Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Proehl and Dr. Woodland's training in the newest minimally invasive (small incision) surgery techniques, combined with the skill and experience of the OSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center staff, assures patients a speedy recovery.  Their quality and safety statistics meet or exceed national standards, further increasing the trust their patients have in their abilities.

Small incision surgery is a possibility for many surgical procedures.  With these techniques, patients often experience quicker recoveries, less scarring, and an earlier return to work and daily activities.

The surgical technology available at OSF Saint James allows Dr. Proehl and Dr. Woodland to see vivid color images of procedures as they occur, and provide patients with more precise care, resulting in less pain and shorter hospital stays.

As mentors and instructors to medical students and surgical residents from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, both surgeons demonstrate and reinforce these techniques with the next generation of surgeons, fostering quality surgical care for the benefit of patients in the years to come.