Laparoscopics Surgery
What is Laparoscopic Surgery or Minimally Invasive Surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery is also known as telescopic surgery or minimally invasive surgery.
The laparoscopic surgery technique uses a camera placed in the abdomen. Originally, laparoscopy was used for gynecological procedures such as tube ligation. This technique was later adapted for the surgical resection of the gall bladder (laparoscopic colecystectomy ) and of the appendix (laparoscopic appendicectomy). Additionally, exploratory laparoscopy is frequently done with diagnostic purposes to visualize the abdomen after an abdominal trauma and in cases of abdominal disease.
Nowadays, the laparoscope also enables physicians to make a minimally invasive surgery by making just a small incision in the abdomen. This technology, known as laparoscope assisted surgery, enables the minimally invasive resection of the colon or the kidney (for living donors in kidney transplants) and procedures to reduce weight such as gastric by-pass and vertical band or ring gastroplasty (VBG).
Finally, major operations like resection of the liver or the pancreas can start with laparoscopy to discard the presence of additional tumors (metastatic disease) which would complicate the cure of the disease through a surgery. In case of complex laparoscopic surgeries, the patient should consult with the family doctor about a center of excellence in this type of surgery.
View of a Laparoscopic Surgery
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Soon, the great advantages of laparoscopic surgeries vs. traditional surgeries (or open surgeries) were evident:
- Lower hospital stay
- Lower incidence in formation of adherences and infection at the surgical site
- Lower possibility of formation of post-operatory hernia
- Lower possibility of pulmonary complications
- Faster initiation of diet
- Faster re-initiation of intestinal function
- Faster re-incorporation in daily activities of the patient
- Greater immunological response
Better cosmetic results in the surgery site, among others.
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Laparoscopic Surgery |
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