Minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery is an operative technique that uses specific tools allowing a lower degree of damage to the body. The less-invasive nature of this surgery is associated with a lower degree of post-operative pain and shorter hospital stay.
Minimally invasive surgery was initially introduced in the late 1980s after a case of laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed. Since then, this surgical technique has gained popularity and is considered an important part of general surgery today. (1)
How is Laparoscopic Surgery Conducted?
Laparoscopic surgery is done by making two or more incisions on the skin surface. However, these incisions are very small in size, which is what makes them more conservative than open surgery. These incisions are used to insert small-sized cameras and surgical instruments into the treatment site. The laparoscopic camera allows the doctor to view the insides of the treatment site in real-time on a screen while they move the instruments to conduct the surgical procedure.
Types of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimal invasive surgery may be further divided into surgery conducted on specific body parts or with a more general target.
While the laparoscopic surgeries conducted on specific body parts include:
- Brain Surgery
- Colectomy
- Adrenalectomy
- Gall Bladder Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Removal
- Splenectomy
- Spine Surgery
On the other hand, the minimally invasive approaches that may be used for general surgery include:
- Cancer Surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Gastroenterological surgery
- Endovascular surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic surgery
The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
The minimal invasive surgery conducted by healthcare setups like Gwinnett Surgical Specialists has several benefits over the open surgery approach. These include:
- Less Trauma
- Less Post-Operative Pain
- No need for extensive stitches
- No need to come back to the doctor to get the stitches removed
- Lower chances of bleeding during and after the procedure
- Shorter Hospital Stay
- A lesser degree of scarring
- Lower risk of complications
- Quicker recovery (2)
Minimally Invasive Surgery At Gwinnett Surgical Specialists
Gwinnett Surgical Specialists consists of a highly trained team of doctors who conduct minimally invasive or laparoscopic procedures with access to the latest tools and technologies. Your specialist will first explain all the pros and cons of the procedure, allowing you to make their decisions more confidently. To schedule a consultation with the experts at Gwinnett Surgical, call 770.962.9977 now. You may also send your request online at our website.
References:
- Himal H. S. (2002). Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery. Surgical endoscopy, 16(12), 1647–1652. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-001-8275-7
- Fuchs K. H. (2002). Minimally invasive surgery. Endoscopy, 34(2), 154–159. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2002-19857