About Lapriscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is being hailed as one of the most significant advances in surgery during this century. It's a surgical technique which leading surgeons say has unprecedented promise and will likely revolutionize abdominal surgery in the future. In fact, because of the substantial benefits of laparoscopic surgery, it is predicted that more abdominal surgery will be performed using this technique.

What is especially exciting about this form of surgery is that it gives the results of traditional surgery, but has the potential to eliminate many of the drawbacks.

Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery

Greatly reduces the trauma of major surgery.

Reduces the recovery period.

Dramatically reduces the patient's hospital stay.

Significantly decreases postoperative pain.

Allows faster return to full activity and faster return to work.

Laparoscopic Surgery: The Power of Video Surgery

Laparoscopy is the name given to a procedure which was developed for gynecological pelvic examinations. It uses a baton-like instrument fitted with a magnifying eyepiece through which the physician can directly observe the tissues and organs. Back in the early 1970's, European physicians began adapting the laparoscope with tiny cameras so that the internal organs could be better seen, using video monitors. Constant progress has been made and today many other surgical uses have been perfected. Now, video surgery is routinely used for Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, and General Surgery.

How Video Laparoscopy is Done

First, the surgeon makes a small incision near the navel and inserts the telescopic instrument equipped with a tiny video camera. Next, the surgeon makes four more small incisions in the upper abdomen.

Through these tiny incisions, the surgeon inserts surgical instruments used to perform the operation. With the camera on, the surgeon begins to work in the abdominal cavity, watching the progress of the operation on a video monitor.