Laparoscopic Surgery
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Laparoscopic surgery, often referred to as minimally invasive surgery, is a technique used in general surgery to perform various procedures through small incisions. Common reasons for considering laparoscopic surgery include gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and certain types of weight-loss surgeries. This approach is often preferred due to its potential for reduced recovery time and less postoperative pain compared to traditional open surgery.
During a laparoscopic procedure, a surgeon typically makes several small incisions in the abdomen. A laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera, is inserted through one incision to provide a view of the internal organs. Surgical instruments are then inserted through the other incisions to carry out the necessary procedures. Patients can often expect to go home the same day or the following day, depending on the specific procedure and their individual health.
While laparoscopic surgery offers several benefits, such as shorter recovery times and minimal scarring, it is not without risks. Potential complications can include infection, bleeding, and injury to surrounding organs. Understanding these factors can help individuals make informed decisions about their surgical options, alongside discussions with healthcare professionals.
Advancements in Laparoscopic Surgery Tools for Veterinary Medicine
This research paper discusses how laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive type of surgery) has become more widespread in veterinary medicine over the past ten years. This increase is due to the ava...Advancements in Laparoscopic Surgery: Benefits of Single-Port
This research paper talks about a new method in both human and animal surgery known as single-port surgery. This technique allows all surgical tools, including the telescope (a tool that helps doctors...Advancements in Laparoscopic Surgery: the Role of Robotics
This research paper discusses how laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgeries have developed over time, shifting from traditional methods to the use of robotic devices. Despite the success of robotic ...Advancements in Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery for Urology
Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) helps to overcome some challenges of traditional surgery methods. With the expiration of the patent held by Intuitive Surgical, other companies have developed their own ro...Assessing Skills for Laparoscopic Surgery: Key Insights for Surgeons
In simpler terms, this research paper is about finding better ways to assess how well medical students and doctors can perform laparoscopic surgery, which is a minimally invasive procedure. Currently,...Augmented Reality in Laparoscopic Surgery: Enhancing Surgical
This research paper reviews the various ways augmented reality has been proposed for use in laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure often used in the abdomen, and ...Autonomous Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery for Intestinal Procedures
This research paper is about a new strategy for robotic surgery that can independently perform complex procedures without the need for a human surgeon's direct control. The robot is specifically used ...Benefits of Deep Neuromuscular Block in Laparoscopic Surgery
In basic terms, this research paper is about a study that was conducted to understand the effectiveness of using a deep neuromuscular block (NMB) during laparoscopic surgeries. A neuromuscular block i...Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery in Fast-Track Colorectal Recovery
This research paper is about a study that looked at the benefits of using laparoscopic surgery (a less invasive type of surgery) in combination with fast-track surgery (a method designed to speed up r...Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery in Nigeria: a Patient's Guide
This research paper is about the benefits of laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgery technique) in a developing country, specifically Nigeria. The researchers looked at the results of 261 s...Comparing Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery and Right Colectomy
This research paper is comparing two types of surgeries for the colon: hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) and laparoscopic right colectomy (LRC). These surgeries were compared in terms of how l...Determining the Best Surgical Approach for Advanced Peritonitis: a Study
This study aimed to find the best way to decide what kind of surgery to use for patients with advanced peritonitis, a serious inflammation of the abdomen's lining. The researchers looked at how 588 pa...Early Laparoscopic Surgery Training for Surgical Residents: Key
This research paper suggests that surgical trainees (known as "residents") should be tested on their laparoscopic surgery skills earlier in their training. Laparoscopic surgery is a type of minimally ...Effective Method for Applying Seprafilm in Laparoscopic Surgery
This research paper presents a simple method for applying Seprafilm during laparoscopic surgery. Seprafilm is a material used to prevent tissues from sticking together after surgery, but it's hard to ...Electroacupuncture for Pain Relief After Laparoscopic Surgery: a
This study reviews the effectiveness and safety of using electroacupuncture to help manage pain after laparoscopic surgery. The research team looked at data from several databases to find randomized c...Emergency Laparoscopic Surgery for Complicated Diverticulitis
This research paper explores the effectiveness and safety of different laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery methods for the emergency treatment of a digestive disease called complicated diverticu...Evaluating Best Surgical Options for Advanced Peritonitis Treatment
This study aimed to find the best way to decide what kind of surgery to use for patients with advanced peritonitis, a serious inflammation of the abdomen's lining. The researchers looked at how 588 pa...Exploring Augmented Reality in Laparoscopic Surgery Training: a Review
This research paper reviews how augmented reality (AR) technology is being used in training for laparoscopic surgery (a type of minimally invasive surgery). The review followed guidelines for systemat...Exploring Augmented Reality's Role in Laparoscopic Surgery Training
This research paper reviews how augmented reality (AR) technology is being used in training for laparoscopic surgery (a type of minimally invasive surgery). The review followed guidelines for systemat...Exploring the Benefits of Virtual Reality in Laparoscopic Surgery Training
This paper examines how effective virtual reality (VR) is for training in laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive surgical technique often used in the abdomen or pelvis. The researchers analyzed mu...Eye Complications in Laparoscopic Surgery: Prevention and Management
This paper discusses the potential eye-related complications that can arise during laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgical technique). Though rare, these complications can sometimes lead t...Gas-Less Laparoscopic Surgery: a Safer Option for Patients
This research paper is about a new technique for laparoscopic surgery that doesn't use carbon dioxide gas. Usually, this type of surgery uses the gas to create a space in the abdomen for the surgeon t...Gasless Reduced-Port Laparoscopic Surgery for Gynecological Issues
This study examined the effectiveness of a new type of laparoscopic surgery, called gasless reduced-port laparoscopic surgery (GRP-LS), for treating gynecological conditions. This method was compared ...Hand-Assisted Vs. Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal
This research paper is a comprehensive review of nine studies, published between 2007 and 2016, that compared two types of surgery for colorectal cancer: hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) and ...Impact of Bmi on Laparoscopic Surgery Outcomes for Rectal Cancer
This study looked at whether a patient's body mass index (BMI) - a measure of body fat based on height and weight - affected the outcomes after open or laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer. The rese...Impact of Laparoscopic Surgery Training on Resident Confidence Levels
This research paper examines the impact of the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program on the confidence levels of surgical residents while performing common laparoscopic operations without...Impact of Laparoscopic Surgery Training on Surgeons in Nepal
The research paper discusses the impact of a laparoscopic surgery training course in Nepal that started in 2013. This course was designed to improve the traditional 'apprenticeship' model of surgical ...Improving Depth Perception in Laparoscopic Surgery with 3d Imaging
This research paper discusses an improvement in laparoscopic surgery, which is a minimally invasive procedure. Currently, the images surgeons use during this type of surgery are two-dimensional, which...Increasing Use of Laparoscopic Surgery for Emergencies in Russia
This study looks at the use of emergency laparoscopic surgery (a less invasive type of surgery) in Russia over a five-year period. They found that the use of this type of surgery increased for several...Laparoscopic Myomectomy: Comparing Single-Incision Surgery Options
This study compared two types of laparoscopic surgery used to remove uterine fibroids, a condition known as myomectomy. They looked at the data of 80 patients who had undergone either laparoendoscopic...Laparoscopic Surgery Benefits for Children with Congenital Heart
This study looked at results from surgeries performed on children with and without congenital heart disease (CHD), a condition they're born with that affects the structure of their heart. The study co...Laparoscopic Surgery Benefits for Stage Iv Colorectal Cancer Patients
This research paper compares two types of surgeries for late-stage colorectal cancer: laparoscopic (a less invasive procedure using small incisions) and open surgery. Six different studies were analyz...Laparoscopic Surgery for Advanced Rectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
This research paper discusses the use of laparoscopic surgery for treating advanced rectal cancer. Laparoscopic surgery is a less invasive procedure that uses small incisions and a camera to perform o...Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Gynecological Conditions: What to Know
This research paper explored the use of laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgical technique) and robotic surgery for treating non-cancerous gynaecological diseases. The researchers wanted to...Laparoscopic Surgery for Children: Benefits and Risks Explained
This research paper investigates whether laparoscopic surgery (a minimal invasive surgery using small incisions and a camera) is more effective than traditional open surgery for children. The authors ...Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer in Hemodialysis Patients
This study looked at whether it was safe to conduct laparoscopic surgery (a type of minimally invasive surgery) for colorectal cancer in patients who are on hemodialysis. Hemodialysis is a treatment f...Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: Benefits and Risks
This research paper analyzes different treatments for post-surgery complications and death rates in colorectal cancer patients. The researchers looked at both open surgery and laparoscopic surgery (a ...Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: Safety in Elderly Patients
This research paper is about a study that reviews the safety of laparoscopic surgery for elderly patients with colorectal cancer. Laparoscopic surgery is a less invasive surgical procedure, usually pe...Laparoscopic Surgery for Colostomy: Benefits and Fewer Complications
This study looked at two different methods of performing a colostomy, a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdomen for waste to pass out of the body. The researchers compared traditiona...Laparoscopic Surgery for Crohn's Disease: Benefits and Long-Term
This research paper is about a study that compared the outcomes of two types of surgery for Crohn's disease (CD), a type of inflammatory bowel disease. The two types of surgery were laparoscopic surge...Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometrioid Cancer: Safety and Benefits
This research aimed to compare two types of surgeries - laparoscopic surgery (a less invasive procedure) and laparotomy (a more invasive procedure) - in treating endometrioid endometrial cancer, a com...Laparoscopic Surgery for Gallbladder Cancer: a Safer Option?
This research paper is all about comparing two ways of removing gallbladder cancer: through a big cut (open surgery) or several small cuts (laparoscopic surgery). The researchers looked at 14 previous...Laparoscopic Surgery for Kids: Benefits and Techniques Explained
This research paper talks about a specific type of surgery called laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), which has been increasingly used in pediatric urology. Various surgeons have shared their...Laparoscopic Surgery for Pelvic Abscess: Benefits and Risks Explained
This research compares two types of surgeries used to treat pelvic abscesses: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery involves a large incision and is the traditional way of treating these...Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Benefits and Considerations
This research paper discusses the evolving role of laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, in treating rectal cancer. Initially, studies showed that this method had similar results to op...Laparoscopic Surgery for Stomach Cancer: Benefits and Future Insights
This research paper is a thorough review of scientific studies on the use of laparoscopic gastrectomy (a less invasive type of stomach surgery) for treating stomach cancer. The authors found that for ...Laparoscopic Surgery in Elderly Patients: Benefits and Considerations
This research paper discusses the use of laparoscopic surgery in elderly patients. Laparoscopic surgery is a less invasive type of surgery that typically leads to faster recovery times and less compli...Laparoscopic Surgery in Emergencies: Benefits and Challenges Explained
This research paper reviewed studies from 2018-2023 on the use of laparoscopy in emergency surgery. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is done through small incisions instead ...Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecology: Benefits and Robotic Advances
This research paper reviews the use of laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgical technique) in the field of gynecology. Laparoscopic surgery is a common method for treating various gynecolog...Laparoscopic Surgery Outcomes in Early Vs. Late Pregnancy Stages
This research paper looks at the outcomes of laparoscopic surgeries (a type of minimally invasive surgery using small incisions) performed during different stages of pregnancy. The researchers looked ...Laparoscopic Surgery Safety for Patients with Interstitial Lung
This research paper looks into the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery using epidural anesthesia (numbing medication given near the spinal cord) in patients with inte...Laparoscopic Surgery Vs. Open Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: Key
This research paper is about a study comparing two types of surgery for patients with obstructive colorectal cancer. The surgeries are done after a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) has been place...Laparoscopic Surgery Vs. Open Surgery: Benefits and Recovery Insights
This research paper is a study that looked at the differences between traditional open surgery and a modern technique called laparoscopic surgery, which is a minimally invasive operation using small i...Laparoscopic Surgery Vs. Robotic Surgery for Endometriosis: Key
This research paper compares two types of surgery for endometriosis - standard laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery - to see if one is better than the other. After looking at eight studies involvi...Laparoscopic Surgery: a Patient's Guide to Minimally Invasive Options
This study reviews the evolution of surgical methods, especially minimally invasive procedures, to determine the best approach for individual patients. It acknowledges that both traditional laparoscop...Laparoscopic Surgery: a Safe Option for Patients in Rural Nigeria
The research paper is about the introduction and implementation of laparoscopic surgery (a less invasive type of surgery that uses small incisions and a camera) in a rural hospital in southwestern Nig...Laparoscopic Surgery: Belly Button Incision Vs. Traditional Approach
This research paper discusses a study that was conducted to find out which type of incision, around or through the belly button, is better for starting laparoscopic abdominal surgery, which is a minim...Laparoscopic Vs. Robotic Surgery for Left-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis
This research paper is about the use of robotic surgery in treating a condition called left-sided colonic diverticulitis, which is an inflammation or infection in one or more small pouches in the dige...Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Surgery for Phaeochromocytoma
Phaeochromocytomas are rare tumors that can sometimes come back after surgery. Currently, there is a lack of long-term studies on the results of laparoscopic surgery (a less invasive type of surgery) ...New Robotic System Enhances Safety in Laparoscopic Surgery
This research paper discusses a newly designed robotic system for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. The current robots used for this type of surgery, such as the da Vinci surgical robot, have c...Overcoming Challenges in Laparoscopic Surgery for Better Patient
Laparoscopic surgery, often referred to as "keyhole surgery," is becoming more popular due to its benefits for patients, including less pain, faster recovery, and smaller scars. However, the uptake of...Overcoming Challenges in Laparoscopic Surgery Training in Lmics
This study investigates the challenges of introducing laparoscopic surgery (a less invasive type of surgery that uses small incisions) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By reviewing a numbe...Preventing Bowel Injury During Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery
This research paper reviews the issue of bowel injury, a serious complication that can occur during gynecological laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive procedure used for diagnosis and treatment ...Reduced-Port Laparoscopic Surgery: a Safer Option for Stomach Issues
This research paper aimed to compare two types of laparoscopic surgery used in the treatment of stomach diseases: reduced-port laparoscopic surgery (RPLS) and conventional multi-port laparoscopic surg...Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Pros and Cons
This is a plan for a detailed study that aims to evaluate the pros and cons of using robots to assist in the surgical removal of rectal cancer. The research will look at how effective this method is a...Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon Resection: Benefits Explained
This research paper is about how new robotic technologies are being used to improve surgical procedures, particularly colon surgery. Traditional laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgery in t...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer in Seniors
This paper aimed to compare the use of robotic surgery versus traditional laparoscopic surgery in older patients with colorectal cancer. After reviewing seven studies involving over 14,000 patients, t...Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Conditions
This research paper discusses the evolution of surgical techniques, specifically focusing on single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS). SILS is a modern method that combines traditional multiport la...Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Ileostomy: Benefits Explained
The study compared two methods of performing an ileostomy, a procedure where the small intestine is brought through an opening in the abdomen to drain waste. The two methods include Single Incision La...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Hepatopancreatobiliary Cancer
This research paper reviews a type of surgery called Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) that only needs one small cut to operate, which was developed in the 1990s. It's been popular for simpl...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery: Benefits and Risks Explained
This research paper is about a type of surgery called single-incision laparoscopic surgery, which is a procedure done through one small cut in the belly button. The aim of this kind of surgery is to c...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery: Benefits for Gallbladder Removal
This research paper analyzes Single-incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS), a procedure that uses one small cut instead of several to perform surgeries, which is said to cause less trauma to the patient...Single-Incision Vs. Traditional Laparoscopic Surgery: Hernia Risks
This research paper is about a comparative study of two types of laparoscopic surgeries - single-incision laparoscopic surgery and traditional laparoscopic surgery. The researchers wanted to determine...The Future of Laparoscopic Surgery: Embracing Robotic Innovations
This research paper looks at the rapid growth of robotic technology in the field of pelvic urologic surgery, comparing it to traditional methods. In recent years, minimally invasive surgery has become...The Importance of Laparoscopic Surgery Skills for Young Urologists
This paper discusses the importance of laparoscopic surgery skills in performing robot-assisted surgeries (RAS). In Japan, young urologists often get the opportunity to learn these skills by assisting...Understanding Complications of Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
This research paper reviews cases of complications that have occurred during or after robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, a popular and ever-growing method of performing operations. The most common p...Understanding Hypothermia Risks in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
This research paper investigates the occurrence of unintentional mild hypothermia (a drop in body temperature) during colorectal surgery, which can have significant consequences. There's a belief that...Understanding Laparoscopic Surgery: Anesthesia and Patient Safety
This research paper discusses the complications that can occur during laparoscopic surgery - a common surgical technique where small incisions are made to insert a camera and instruments. The process ...Understanding Laparoscopic Surgery: Benefits and Common Procedures
This research paper discusses the use of laparoscopic surgery in different types of digestive procedures. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique where small incisions are made...Understanding Laparoscopic Surgery: Benefits, Risks, and Techniques
The research paper is about evaluating the benefits and risks of laparoscopic surgery, a type of minimally invasive surgery often used in gynecological procedures. The study focuses on different techn...Understanding Laparoscopic Surgery: Single Vs. Multiple Incisions
This study is about the use of different types of laparoscopic surgeries in the English-speaking Caribbean. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique, where small incisions are m...Understanding Laparoscopic Surgery: the Role of Robotic Technology
For many years, humans have been fascinated by the idea of using robots, especially in the field of medicine. However, it's only in the last 30 years that we've started to use robots in surgery. The f...Understanding Laparoscopic Surgery: Training and Skill Assessment
The researchers conducted a review of previous studies on training methods for laparoscopic colorectal surgery, a minimally invasive procedure used to treat conditions of the lower digestive tract. Th...Understanding Muscle Strain in Laparoscopic Surgery for Surgeons
The research paper discusses the physical strain and risk of injury that surgeons, particularly those specializing in laparoscopic procedures (minimally invasive surgeries), experience during operatio...Understanding Uterine Manipulators in Laparoscopic Surgery Safety
The research paper is about a review of uterine manipulators, which are tools used in gynecological surgeries. The authors explored various scientific databases to gather information on these tools an...Video Gaming Skills May Enhance Laparoscopic Surgery Performance
This research paper explores whether playing video games can improve the skills needed to perform laparoscopic surgery - a type of surgery that uses a camera and small tools, controlled by the surgeon...Virtual Reality Training: Enhancing Laparoscopic Surgery Skills
This research study analyzed previous research to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) simulation for training in laparoscopic abdominal surgery, a type of minimally invasive procedure. ...Virtual Reality Vs. Apprenticeship in Laparoscopic Surgery Training
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of training methods for laparoscopic surgery: traditional apprenticeship and virtual reality training. Laparoscopic surgery is a type of mi...