In the case of laparoscopic surgery, the incisions made on the body are very small in comparison with traditional open surgery. Therefore, the chance of excessive bleeding and infections may be reduced to a small extent in comparison with open surgeries. Larger wounds also take more time to heal, which makes them prone to infectious complications.
How Does Laparoscopic Surgery Reduce Pain and Discomfort?
Laparoscopic surgery involves very few and small incisions, measuring an inch or less in length around the belly button and surrounding area. As compared to patients undergoing traditional open surgery where there are large incisions, the laparoscopic surgery patients undergo much less trauma to the tissues and nerves surrounding the incisions, which reduces pain during the procedure as well as during the recovery period. Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery usually experience faster healing and require less time for recovery, along with fewer complications and a reduced risk of infections. Open surgeries often result in incisional hernias where the abdominal wall weakens, but this risk is considerably less in laparoscopic procedures because of the small size of the incisions and the use of mesh reinforcement techniques.
Faster Recovery and Minimal Scarring With Laparoscopic Procedures
With smaller incisions, laparoscopic surgery can be conducted without causing much tissue trauma. This aids in a faster recovery process and shorter hospital stay. The patients are able to resume their normal activities much faster after the procedure, when compared to traditional open surgery. Another significant benefit that makes laparoscopic surgeries popular among patients is that it creates very small scars. This reduces the cosmetic impact of the surgery, especially in abdominal procedures or for cosmetic surgeries
Laparoscopic Surgery for Hernia
Hernia is a painful medical condition that occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak section of the abdominal wall and can be seen as a bulge or swelling in the abdomen, groin, upper thigh or the belly button. Laparoscopic surgery for hernia is done to push back the bulging tissue into its right place and to reinforce the weakened area with a synthetic mesh technique in order to prevent recurrence.
Laparoscopic Surgery for Gallstones
Gallstones are hard deposits of cholesterol, bilirubin, or calcium salts that form in the gallbladder. When the gallstones block the bile duct, they can cause a sharp pain in the right side of the abdomen, along with nausea, vomiting, indigestion, bloating, or dyspepsia. While traditional surgery may require an extended pain and healing time, laparoscopic surgery for gallstones easily removes the deposits using a minimally invasive procedure, making it the preferred approach for gallstone removal.
Laparoscopic Surgery for Appendix
An inflammation or infection of the appendix can cause a medical emergency called appendicitis. Appendicitis can cause a sudden, severe pain in the abdomen, usually on the lower right side, along with nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Laparoscopic surgery for the appendix is known as laparoscopic appendectomy, where the appendix is removed through small incisions, without harming the surrounding organs.
Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
Obesity is a chronic disease caused by excessive body fat and can cause multiple health complications, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, joint problems, and some forms of cancer. Bariatric surgery is a revolutionary laparoscopic surgery that can help patients to reduce a significant amount of body weight either by reducing the size of the stomach or by altering the digestive process.
Laparoscopy for Gynecological Conditions
Gynecological conditions, including ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic organ prolapse, and infertility, can be easily diagnosed and treated through laparoscopy. Laparoscopy is preferred for these conditions since the telescopic lens of the laparoscope allows the surgeon to view the affected areas more precisely and treat them properly with minimal scarring and faster recovery.
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Laparoscopy is used to detect and treat multiple colorectal conditions, including colon and rectal cancers, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, and inflammatory bowel disease. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery provides the patient with the advantages of better pulmonary function, faster recovery to aid bowel function, less pain and a better convalescence.