Laparoscopic Surgery
Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery
There are a number of advantages to the patient with laparoscopic surgery versus an open procedure. These include:
- Less time in the operating room, which equals a shorter time under anesthesia.
- Reduced blood loss, which equals less risk of needing a blood transfusion.
- Smaller incision, which equal less pain and shorter recovery time.
- Less pain, which equals less pain medication needed.
- Shorter hospital stay, which equals a faster return to everyday living.
- Reduced exposure of internal organs to possible external contaminants thereby reduced risk of acquiring infections.