Undoubtedly, a medical situation that needs a surgery can be stressful or might give a scary dream. However, with minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery you, will definitely get rid of the scary thought regarding the surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is an effective and specialized technique to perform abdominal surgery with greater efficiency and lesser harm to the body.
What is minimally invasive laparoscopy?
Minimally invasive surgery that is also referred as laparoscopic surgery is an advanced operation that is performed with the help of small incisions in abdomen as compared to the large incisions in traditional laparotomy.
The real objective of the minimally invasive surgery is to offer the following benefits:
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Less post-operative pain
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A reduced hospital stay
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Small incision (usually 0.5-1.5 cm)
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Less morbidity
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Less scarring
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Minimum blood loss
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Faster recovery
Dr Anshuman Agarwal a top-notch urologist and medical surgeon, emphasizes highly on the effective use of laparoscopic surgery in various abdominal surgeries. He involved in numerous such surgery and provide great results in minimally invasive surgeries. It is definitely a low risk surgery as compared to traditional open surgery.
How minimally invasive surgery is performed?
During the surgery, the surgeon makes small incisions. They make 3-5 incision as per the requisition of the surgery. The procedure commence by inserting the endoscope, also referred as a laparoscope, having a camera and light atop it. The camera displays exceptionally clear and two-dimensional image of the inside of the abdomen on a high definition monitor. This indirect method of viewing the operative organ allows the surgeon to have an enhanced magnification and visibility during the surgery. Special and additional surgical instrument are inserted through the other incisions. Surgical stapling devices in order to separate and reconnect intestine and energy devices to cut and cauterize tissue and blood vessels are also effectively utilized during the surgery. The surgeon may collect specimens from the abdomen as well. Once the procedure is over, the surgeon closes the incision and stitches them.
Is there any complication involve with the laparoscopic surgery?
Dr Anshuman Agarwal, who has performed many such surgeries, reveals that minimally invasive surgery uses smaller cuts and it is widely considered as safe and effective as well as less risky. However, the risk of some complications may not be denied completely. Some of the common risks associated with the laparoscopic surgery comprise; bleeding, infection and damage to the organs in the abdomen. It is also noteworthy thing that these complications are considered quite rare.
The ideal candidate for minimally invasive surgery
The right candidate for minimally invasive surgery must possess a sound health and free from major health disease such as:
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No calcium deposits on valve leaflets
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Should be free from peripheral artery disease
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No major lung disease
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No coronary and artery blockage
Some candidate that are not eligible for this surgery also includes the reason such as prior medical surgeries, excessive obesity and other history of serious medical conditions. It is recommended to consult your surgeon to assess and evaluate the suitable condition for a right candidate