Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery uses advanced techniques so the incisions are smaller. Smaller cuts means less pain and a faster recovery.
Many surgeries can be performed Laparoscopically.
Gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and colon surgeries are a few.
The gallbladder stores bile that helps digest your food. When stones form in the gallbladder, they can cause pain and infection.
Surgery is typically done laparoscopically and most people go home the same day or stay overnight. Recovery is about 1 week.
Laparoscopic hernia surgery is becoming more common for groin (inguinal) and Ventral (belly) hernias.
Large hernias, fixed this way, usually have less pain after surgery than their conventional counter parts.
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Colon resections, for diverticulitis, cancer, or other reasons, can be done with minimally invasive techniques.
Two small 1/4 inch incisions for the instruments and camera, and a larger cut for removal of that portion of the colon is all that is usually needed.
In the hospital 4-5 days.
