Minimally invasive procedures can be used for a variety of general surgeries.General surgery deals with surgical management of abdominal organs, e.g. intestines,esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts, thyroid gland (depending on the
availability of head and neck surgery specialists) and hernias. Minimally invasive surgeries are based on the criterion of diminishing the extent of tissue disruption required for the surgeon to reach the area of interest. Studies have shown that with the use of less invasive techniques, the detrimental effects of inflammation are damatically reduced. According to a study published in the July 05 issue of Archives of Surgery, less invasive colorectal laparoscopic surgery causes less inflammation, less stress on the immune system, and could reduce post operative complications. The actual removal or repair of the involved area using minimally invasive techniques is done as successfully, carefully and completely as with conventional "open" surgery. In most cases, less invasive procedures require more time in the operating room because these procedures are more technically demanding due to the use of many high-tech devices such as robotic assistance. Surgeons who perform minimally invasive surgery must be highly skilled and experienced when performing these procedures.
Frequently, minimally invasive procedures are employed to biopsy abdominal organs, including the pancreas, kidneys, spleen, appendix, liver, esophagus, gall bladder and colon. The following are types of minimally invasive general surgeries performed . Not all patients are appropriate for minimally invasive procedures and should be evaluated on an individual basis.
Less invasive cholecystectomy
- removal of the gallbladder due to stones or inflammation (gallbladder & bile duct). Can be performed robotically.
Less invasive colon resection - partial or complete removal due to disease ie: cancer,crohn's disease. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Vol. 350, No. 20: 2050-2059), less invasive colon resection appears to be just as effective as traditional surgery for treating early stage colon cancer, read more...
Minimally invasive colorectal surgery provokes less postoperative inflammation than open surgery and is better at preserving nonspecific immune responses that typically protect patients against infection, read more...
Less Invasive Hernia Repair - is the ideal method for repairing recurrent hernias/ bilateral hernias, or very active individuals who need to return to normal activity with minimum down time. Mesh can be placed laparoscopically to reinforce the tissue around the hernia.
Less Invasive Nissen Fundoplication - minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Using a laparoscope, the surgeon improves the natural barrier between the stomach and the esophagus by wrapping a part of the stomach known as the gastric fundus around the lower esophagus. This prevents the reflux of stomach acids into the esophagus, and strengthens the valve between the esophagus and stomach, which stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily.
A study published in the October 05 issue of Archives of Surgery, less invasive anti- reflux surgery is effective in relieving the symptoms associated with GERD. Patients in this study also reported a high level of satisfaction 5 years after the procedure, read more ...
Less invasive colon resection - partial or complete removal due to disease ie: cancer,crohn's disease. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Vol. 350, No. 20: 2050-2059), less invasive colon resection appears to be just as effective as traditional surgery for treating early stage colon cancer, read more...
Minimally invasive colorectal surgery provokes less postoperative inflammation than open surgery and is better at preserving nonspecific immune responses that typically protect patients against infection, read more...
Less Invasive Hernia Repair - is the ideal method for repairing recurrent hernias/ bilateral hernias, or very active individuals who need to return to normal activity with minimum down time. Mesh can be placed laparoscopically to reinforce the tissue around the hernia.
Less Invasive Nissen Fundoplication - minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Using a laparoscope, the surgeon improves the natural barrier between the stomach and the esophagus by wrapping a part of the stomach known as the gastric fundus around the lower esophagus. This prevents the reflux of stomach acids into the esophagus, and strengthens the valve between the esophagus and stomach, which stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily.
A study published in the October 05 issue of Archives of Surgery, less invasive anti- reflux surgery is effective in relieving the symptoms associated with GERD. Patients in this study also reported a high level of satisfaction 5 years after the procedure, read more ...
Lysis of
adhesions - the removal of abnormal scar tissue (caused by disease or prior surgery) that can connect abdominal organs causing pain.
Less invasive abdominal exploration - to examine the abdomen and it's organs to learn about what could be causing disease. Biopsies of the area/ areas in question can be obtained at that time.
Less invasive adrenalectomy - removal of one or both adrenal glands which are located above each kidney, (due to possible tumors) or other conditions in which too much adrenal hormones are being released into the body.
Less invasive appendectomy - removal of the appendix due to inflammation, infection.
Less invasive bariatric surgery/ laparoscopic Roux-en-Y procedure - gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. Limits intake of food. Can be performed robotically. Minimally invasive surgery for morbid obesity has favorable outcomes, read more...
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bypass surgery. Bariatric surgery has quickly become one of the most popular surgeries performed today . Bariatric surgery appears to be a good option for people who are considered to be morbidly obese. Are you a good candidate for bariatric surgery? Get all the information you need before having bariatric surgery.
Less invasive abdominal exploration - to examine the abdomen and it's organs to learn about what could be causing disease. Biopsies of the area/ areas in question can be obtained at that time.
Less invasive adrenalectomy - removal of one or both adrenal glands which are located above each kidney, (due to possible tumors) or other conditions in which too much adrenal hormones are being released into the body.
Less invasive appendectomy - removal of the appendix due to inflammation, infection.
Less invasive bariatric surgery/ laparoscopic Roux-en-Y procedure - gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. Limits intake of food. Can be performed robotically. Minimally invasive surgery for morbid obesity has favorable outcomes, read more...
Bariatric Surgery Directory provides bariatric/gastric bypass surgery links and bariatric surgery information to individuals who are interested in bariatric surgery or gastric
bypass surgery. Bariatric surgery has quickly become one of the most popular surgeries performed today . Bariatric surgery appears to be a good option for people who are considered to be morbidly obese. Are you a good candidate for bariatric surgery? Get all the information you need before having bariatric surgery.
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