It is evident that surgery has improved human lives in remarkable ways. Surgeries help us live longer and in greater health. However, there are side effects of surgical procedures. The alternative to traditional surgery is laparoscopic surgery, which offers more of a benefit, especially related to its non-invasiveness.
Laparoscopy surgery still entails a level of risk. The procedure is done under local anesthesia and usually takes up to one or three hours.
Although many people think the most significant advantage of laparoscopic surgery over conventional surgery is the quick recovery time or minor incisions, the primary benefit is perhaps that it causes remarkably minor inflammations compared to conventional open surgery.
Open surgery produces greater inflammatory reactions than laparoscopic procedures. The inflammations can predispose patients to bacterial and viral infections after the surgery and can worsen any existing chronic inflammatory issues.
Another invisible benefit of laparoscopic surgery is that the incisions result in lesser adhesions than open surgery. Abdominal adhesions are strands of strong fibrous tissue that join the abdominal organs and tissues together. Although a few minor adhesions are not threatening, they can interfere with a woman's chances of conceiving or inhibit the regular functions of the intestine.
While it is hard to pinpoint the reason for lesser adhesions, experts believe that it is because the procedure does not involve uncovering intra-abdominal organs to the air and takes minimal incisions.
Many people think the most vital advantage of laparoscopic surgery is that it leaves reduced scars in contrast to open surgery. In this surgery, incisions are usually between a few millimeters and a centimeter. The scars from open surgery can be aesthetically unappealing, which makes laparoscopic surgery a preferable option.
Aside from the apparent reduction in scar healing time and pain, patients are also less predisposed to incisional hernias.
The smaller scars are not the only advantage of reduced incisions. Big surgical incisions mean patients have to stay longer in the hospital after the surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is less invasive and therefore, less traumatic for the body, meaning patients can return home much quicker than they would if they had open surgery.
With minor incisions, bacteria and other germs have smaller chances of penetrating the abdomen, meaning a lower risk of infection after the procedure.
Laparoscopic surgeons use miniature cameras to get an enlarged image of the area. This enables them to work with remarkable skill and efficiency.
When you consider entire costs associated with the surgery, laparoscopy may be a more cost-effective or less expensive option. Quicker recovery time means you will spend less time in the hospital and save thousands of dollars in hospital bills. Outside the hospital, patients will buy fewer bandages, topical medications and painkillers.
Faster recovery time means you can return to your regular routine — your career, family dinners and visitations — and have your life back in no time.
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