Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure which uses a special surgical instrument called a laparoscope to look inside the body, or to perform certain operations.
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What is Laparoscopy?
Laparoscopic surgery, also referred to as ''
minimally invasive surgery'', ''bandaid surgery'', ''
keyhole surgery'' is a modern surgical technique in
which operations in the abdomen are performed
through small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the
assistance of a video camera and several thin
instruments.
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Benefits of minimally invasive
or laparoscopic procedure
less post operative discomfort since the incisions
are much smaller
quicker recovery times
shorter hospital stays
earlier return to full activities
much smaller scars
there may be less internal scarring when the
procedures are performed in a minimally invasive
fashion compared to standard open surgery.
patients often experience less pain
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Robotic Laparoscopy Surgery
Some features includes..
Visual magnification — use of a large viewing
screen improves visibility
Stabilization — Electromechanical damping of
vibrations, due to machinery or shaky human
hands
Simulators — use of specialized virtual reality
training tools to improve physicians'
proficiency in surgery
Reduced number of incisions
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Laparoscopy Surgery Risks
Trocar injuries to either blood vessels or small or
large bowel.
Sustained electrical burns
Increased risk of hypothermia and periotoneal
trauma
Existing pulmonary disorders may not tolerate
CO2 introduced into the abdominal cavity is
removed through the incisions during surgery