Laparoscopic
What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
Laparoscopic Surgery is popularly known as Keyhole surgery. It is a type of Minimally Invasive surgery, which means there are no large scars on the tummy. The entire surgery is performed with a few cuts of 5-10 mm in size.
Laparoscopy surgery is extremely safe, and is accepted world over as the standard of care for all abdominal surgeries. It is performed by specially designed long instruments. The surgeon needs to undergo special training and certification for the same.
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For the patient, this translates to:
- Shorter hospital stay
- Less pain
- Faster recovery
- Quicker return to daily activities
How is Bariatric Surgery done laparoscopically?
For Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, the surgeon makes 3-5 small cuts of 0.5-1 cm on the tummy. There are Laparoscopic instruments which are specifically made for Bariatric surgery, and these help in performing the surgery safely and smoothly.
