What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or keyhole surgery, is a modern surgical technique used to treat various medical conditions. Unlike traditional open surgery, which requires large incisions to access internal organs, laparoscopic surgery involves small incisions through which specialized instruments, including a camera (laparoscope), are inserted. This allows the surgeon to view the internal area on a monitor, leading to more precise operations.
How It Works:
- Small Incisions: Instead of one large incision, a few small cuts (usually between 0.5 to 1.5 cm) are made to insert surgical instruments.
- NLaparoscope: A tiny camera attached to a flexible tube is inserted through one of the incisions, sending real-time images of the inside of the body to a monitor.
- Surgical Instruments: Other small tools are inserted through the remaining incisions to carry out the surgery.
- Less Trauma: Because the incisions are smaller, there is less disruption to the surrounding tissue, resulting in less pain and a quicker recovery.
How Is Laparoscopic Surgery Different from Traditional Surgery?
In traditional open surgery, large incisions are made to provide direct access to the internal organs. This results in more tissue damage, longer recovery times, and larger scars. In contrast, laparoscopic surgery is less invasive, involving smaller incisions, which minimizes pain, scarring, and recovery time.
- Incisions: Larger in traditional surgery vs. smaller in laparoscopic surgery.
- Recovery Time: Longer in traditional surgery vs. quicker recovery with laparoscopic methods.
- Fetal Monitoring: Using advanced technology to track fetal heart rate, growth, and position.
- Hospital Stay: Longer in traditional surgery vs. shorter in laparoscopic procedures.