Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is the surgical operation done through small incisions (ports) of 5 to 10 mm diameter with the help of specialized instruments and endoscopes. Unlike an open surgery in which large areas of a patient’s body have to be cut off, laparoscopic surgery requires only small incisions. The camera and the instruments are then introduced through the ports which allow access to the inside of the patient. The camera transmits an image of the organs inside the abdomen onto a monitor. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas most commonly used to inflate the body cavities during laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopy has marvelous characteristic including:
Significantly less pain Less blood loss and need for transfusion Less risk of infection Shorter hospital stay Quicker recovery and return to normal activities Small incisions for minimal scarring Better outcomes and patient satisfaction in many cases