Author: Dr John Maa University of california SF 2008-07-29
Evolving Trends in Laparoscopic Surgery
Keywords:
minimally invasive surgery, hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery,
bandaid, keyhole and pinhole surgery, laparoscope, Da Vinci, NOTES
Laparoscopic surgery is a modern surgical technique that has transformed the practice of surgery. This
minimally invasive surgical intervention allows surgeons to perform
operations through small incisions (usually less than one centimeter)
compared to the larger incisions required in traditional “open” surgical
operations. Patients benefit by reduced post-operative pain, shortened hospital stays, improved cosmetic results, and faster recovery times.