Don’t Let a Hernia Slow You Down

Hernia & Robotic Surgery

Dr. Opfer with Da Vinci Machine, Robotic Surgery

Montanans Are Tough, But You Shouldn’t Have to Live
With Discomfort

If you’ve been putting off hernia surgery, you’re not alone. Many Montanans delay getting care for understandable reasons:

We Get It. That’s Why We're Offering a Better Option

Get Back to Work and the Outdoors Faster

Get Back to Work and the Outdoors Faster

Minimally invasive, robotic-assisted hernia repair is changing how people across Montana are getting back on their feet faster, with less pain and less time away from what matters.

Here’s how it can help:

Hernia & Robotic SUrgery

How Robotic Surgery Works

This isn’t science fiction. Your surgeon is always in control. The robot is a tool that enhances precision, not a machine doing surgery on its own.

Ask Your Primary Care Provider About a Referral
If you’ve been living with a hernia, it’s time to talk with your doctor. Robotic-assisted surgery is available right here in Montana—close to home, without the need to travel far.

Talk to your primary care provider about a referral for robotic-assisted surgery.

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Take the First Steps

Your journey to recovery begins at Bozeman Health Spine + Joint Institute (SJI) with one of our local orthopedic partners. To request an appointment, simply click the button below and you will be contacted to schedule your next steps. If you are inquiring about spine surgery, you will need to have your primary care provider make a referral to Dr. Ben Smith with Bridger Orthopedic. Spine surgery appointments are not available through the request portal at this time.