North Jersey Laparoscopic Associates - Minimally Invasive Surgery

What is MIS?

Minimally Invasive Surgery, also known as MIS or advanced laparoscopic surgery is a modern surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small incisions (usually 0.5 - 1.5 cm) using one video camera and small instruments. All patients requiring an intra-abdominal surgery should be considered for a laparoscopic surgery due to the signifi cant improvement in outcome both short and long-term.

What are the benefits of MIS?

Reduced incidents of hemorrhaging
Smaller incision/less scarring
Less pain
Shortened hospital stay
Less risk of infection

Surgeries include:

Colon Resection
Diverticulitis
Colon Cancer
Nissin Fundoplication
(Reflux or GERD)
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Incisional Hernia Repair
Cholecystectomy
Adrenalectomy
Pancreatic Operations

Fred Silvestri MD, FACS

Fred Silvestri, MD, FACS "We pride ourselves in the care of our patients. We have everyone on staff and onsite to supply your needs and to take care of virtually anything for you... Including ongoing post-operative care, we make the process as smooth and easy as possible."

Fred Silvestri, MD, FACS graduated with Honors from Seton Hall University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. Following, he attained his Medical Degree at the State University of New York at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. After 5 years of residency in General Surgery at Staten Island Hospital, Dr. Silvestri went on to practice for 3 years in Upstate New York.

Dr. Silvestri did a fellowship in surgical Critical Care at North Shore Hospital in Manhassett, New York, earned an added letter of certification in critical care, in addition to his Board Certification in General Surgery. Following a two-year fellowship in vascular surgery at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Dr. Silvestri remained in practice at the institution for 16 years where he developed and became highly skilled at minimally invasive/laparoscopic techniques.

Best known for his application of MIS to general surgery operations, Dr. Silvestri has performed (among many others) appendectomies, gastrectomies, tumor removals, incisional hernias, colon resections and more.

Presently, Dr. Silvestri is in practice at north Jersey laparoscopic associates where he performs MIS - advanced laparoscopic general surgeries as well as all weight loss surgeries. With 3 offices in Bergen County: TEANECk, ENGLEWOOD and NORTH BERGEN, and servicing 4 area hospitals and 2 surgical centers, Dr. Silvestri is available to serve patients conveniently.

Board Certified in General Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Active Member of the Medical Society of NJ and the Bergen County Medical Society (MSNJ)