The Most experienced DS surgeon in MexicoDigestive Tract Specialist
Specialty in General Surgery and Sub-specialty in Digestive Surgery.
Tucson Medical Center , Tucson , Az.
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Laparoscopic SurgeryThis surgical technique involves visualizing the abdominal contents and internal wall with surgical cameras. Those images are transmitted to screens in the operating room for the surgeon to carry out the desired operation. Since 1988 this technique has grown in popularity around the world and has been perfected to what is today a method of performing a large diversity of operations. Largely supporting this advance has been the constant improvement in instrument technology as well as the growing experience of surgeons. Today these advancements have allowed for highly satisfying results for patients as well as physicians. Generally the operating cameras are of 10, 5, or 3 mm diameter and subsequently require incisions of equal length in the abdomen. These incisions allow for far less of a surgical wound than has been traditionally used. Normally this type of surgery requires general anesthesia, although some cases may be performed with regional anesthetics also known as spinal blocks commonly used in childbirth. Primary AdvantagesLess pain, faster recuperation, lesser hospital stays, smaller scars that are cosmetically more desirable, in some cases quicker surgery, less bleeding, and in some cases similar costs to open procedures. Typical Laparoscopic Procedures
Other Laparscopically done Procedures
While the instrumental technology is important for laparoscopic surgery, even more important to the patient outcome is the training of the staff including: surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical assistants, and instrument specialists. Laparoscopic surgery represents a very attractive alternative to traditional open operations to such a degree that it now is the first choice for many surgical procedures. While this is true, laparoscopy needs to be evaluated individually for each patient in order to postulate if the advantages of this technique outweigh those of open surgery. The experience and maturity of the surgical team are major elements to consider when evaluating your surgical options. |
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