Overview

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique used in the abdominal and pelvic areas. It uses the aid of a laparoscope — a thin, telescopic rod with a camera at the end — to see inside your body without opening it all the way up. Instead of the 6- to 12-inch cut necessary for open abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery uses two to four small incisions of half an inch or less. One is for the camera, and the others are for the surgical instruments. Minimally invasive surgery may also be called “keyhole surgery,” referring to these small incisions.

What Laparoscopic Surgeries are performed?

Many common surgeries can be performed laparoscopically today. The list includes:

• Cyst, fibroid, stone, and polyp removals
• Hernia surgery.
• Gastric bypass surgery.
• Appendectomy (appendix removal).
• Colectomy (bowel resection surgery).
• Tumor Removal
• Bladder Removal
• Nephrectomy (kidney Removal)
• Gastrectomy (Stomach Removal).
• Liver Resection
• Pancreatic Cancer.
• Biopsies
• Rectal Prolapse repair)
• Tubal ligation and reversal

Advantages of the Laparoscopic Surgeries?

• Less trauma to the abdominal wall.
• Less blood loss.
• Reduced risk of hemorrhage.
• Smaller scars.
• Reduced risk of wound infection.
• Shorter hospital stay.
• Less time in the hospital means less expense.
• Faster recovery time and return to activities.
• Less wound pain during healing.
• Less pain medication necessary.