Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery emerged in the 1980s as a safe and effective technique to meet the surgical needs of many people. In the last 20 years, many surgeons have come to prefer it to traditional (open) surgery, which requires larger incisions and, usually, a longer hospital stay and recovery time.
Since then, the use of minimally invasive surgery has expanded widely in many surgical specialties, including colon surgery and lung surgery.
What is Minimally Invasive Surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery is any technique involved in surgery that does not require a large incision. This relatively new approach allows the patient to recuperate faster with less pain. Not all conditions are suitable for minimally invasive surgery.
- In minimally invasive surgery, doctors use a variety of techniques to operate with less damage to the body than with open surgery. In general, minimally invasive surgery is associated with less pain, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications.
- Continual innovations in minimally invasive surgery make it beneficial for people with a wide range of conditions. If you need surgery and think you may be a candidate for this approach, our doctors will recommend the best approach for your individual need.
Types of Minimally Invasive Surgeries Offered by Gwinnett Surgical Specialists:
- Laparoscopy
- Robotic surgery
Risks of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller surgical incisions, and it’s generally less risky than traditional surgery. But even with minimally invasive surgery, there are risks of complications with anesthesia, bleeding, and infection.
Minimally invasive surgery should be carefully weighed against open surgery based on the particular needs of the patient.
Get Your Surgery at Gwinnett Surgical Specialists
Have one of our surgeons at Gwinnett Surgical Specialists, Lawrenceville, Georgia, talk to you about which type of minimally invasive surgery may be best for your surgical needs. Please call us at 770-962-9977 and schedule an appointment.