Laparoscopic surgery, also called
minimally invasive surgery (MIS), bandaid surgery, keyhole surgery is a
modern surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are
performed through small incisions ( usually 0.5 – 1.5 cm) as compared to
larger incisions needed in traditional surgical procedures.
There are a number of advantages to the
patient with laparoscopic surgery versus an open procedure. These
include reduced pain due to smaller incisions and hemorrhaging, and
shorter recovery time.
The key element in laparoscopic surgery
is the use of laparoscope. There are an number of advantages to the
patient with laparoscopic surgery versus an open procedure. These
include.
- Reduced hemorrhaging, which reduces the chance of needing a blood transfusion
- Smaller incision, which reduces pain and shortens recovery time, as well as resulting in less post-operative scarring
- Less pain, leading to less pain medication needed
- Although procedure times are usually slightly longer, hospital stay is less, and often with a same day discharge which leads to a faster return to everyday living
- Reduced exposure of internal organs to possible external contaminants threrby reduced risk of acquiring infections.
