2.
So, what is minimally invasive surgery? As
technology and medicine have become more
precise, so have the work of surgeons. A
minimally invasive procedure offers an
alternative to open surgery when dealing with
the same issue. Rather than making a large
opening in the body, skilled surgeons make
tiny incisions. Through the usage of miniature
video cameras controlled by remote, doctors
are able to see the inside of the body on a
screen.
3.
The main advantage of minimally invasive
surgery is the quicker recovery time
experienced by most patients. Some patients
may not even require a hospital stay.
Additionally, patients tend to feel less
discomfort and leave with fewer scars.
4.
About the author: Professor of Urology and
Chief of the Institute for Pediatric Urology at
the Komansky Center for Children’s Health,
Dr. Dix Poppas has been heralded by New
York Magazine as one of the top 100
surgeons for minimally invasive surgery.