How does laparoscopic surgery compare with open surgery for elective procedures in patients with diverticulitis? The investigators conducted a randomized trial that compared the results of 54 patients ...

Colostomies have traditionally been done with open surgeries, but laparoscopic surgery offers a less invasive option that can help limit pain, recovery time, and possible complications. A laparoscopic ...

Compared to open hemihepatectomy, the laparoscopic approach resulted in faster recovery time and higher quality of life, researchers found. Treatment with laparoscopic hemihepatectomy (resection, or ...

Laparoscopic surgery is a type of “minimally invasive” surgery involving very small incisions (0.5-1cm) as opposed to traditional surgery which uses larger cuts. In a laparoscopic procedure, the ...

Laparoscopic surgery, being minimally invasive, often allows for a quicker recovery compared to open abdominal surgery (laparotomy). Recovery after endometriosis surgery typically takes several weeks ...

India: A recent Indian study suggests that implementing a comprehensive intervention strategy—including gas-plasma ...

Nagoya University researchers and their collaborators have found that minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces blood loss and improves jaundice recovery compared to traditional ...

Laparoscopic surgery is a type of surgery that uses small incisions and a camera to help doctors see inside your body. The camera is called a laparoscope. It is inserted through a small incision in ...