Applications Laparoscopic Surgery

Its applications are diverse and its scope is extended each day by the benefits already mentioned. It can be used in abdominal surgery, joint, gynecologic, thoracic, and so on. In the case of abdominal laparoscopy, for example, it is necessary to make additional small incisions where fine instruments are introduced with which the surgeon will perform the surgery. These are the tools generally used in traditional intervention such as forceps, scissors, separators, sutures, etc, which have greater length and are extremely thin in order to be maneuvered with ease through small holes.

One of its most frequent uses is cholecystectomy, ie an operation which removes the gallbladder. About 85% are performed laparoscopically today. A percentage of patients with reflux esophagitis and hiatal hernia should undergo surgery. One of the most effective surgical technique is the Nissen, which is also done by the laparoscopic method. The ultimate control of obesity, by placing an adjustable band that compresses the stomach to reduce its capacity, or gastric bypass is also possible through laparoscopic surgery.

Definition Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a surgical technique that is performed through small incisions, using the assistance of a video camera that allows the medical team see the patient within the operative field and operating on it. Is called minimally-invasive techniques such as avoiding large cuts required by scalpel or conventional open surgery and possible, therefore, a post-operative period much faster and comfortable.

The surgery is performed through a video camera that is inserted into the body through an incision, this small camera has a cold light source that illuminates the surgical field within the body.

The laparoscopic equipment in the operating room with high resolution monitors where the surgeon and his team can see the images produced by the video camera in a larger size.