Laparoscopic
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Less post operative discomfort since incisions are smaller
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Quicker recovery times
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Shorter hospital stays
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Earlier return to full activities
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Much smaller scars
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There may be less internal scarring than with open surgeries
Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic procedures
performed include:
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Hernia repair
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Gallbladder removal
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Appendectomy
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Bowel Resection

Laparoscopic surgery, or minimally invasive surgery, is done with very small incisions and the help of a video camera positioned in the patient's body which serves
as the surgeon's eyes during the surgery.