What is laparoscopic surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive type of surgery. Short, narrow tubes are inserted into the skin through small incisions. Surgeons then use instruments to fix, cut, and sew tissue back together.
What are the benefits of laparoscopic surgery?
Because laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions rather than large, it helps reduce trauma to your body. Some of the benefits of this procedure are:
- Less pain
- Less scarring
- Fewer wound infections
- Shorter hospital stays
- Shorter recovery
- Faster return to work and daily activities
What are the types of laparoscopic surgery?
Minimally invasive techniques can be used for many types of surgeries such as:
- Joint repair and replacement
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- Inguinal hernia repair
- Weight-loss surgery
- Urologic surgery
- Colon cancer resection
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Hiatal hernia repair
What are the risks of laparoscopic surgery?
All surgeries have risk depending on the procedure and the person’s health. Talk with your doctor about the risks involved with laparoscopic surgery.
