If you must have surgery, would you prefer one with more damage to your body or less? How about a surgery with more pain or less, a longer hospital stay or a shorter one, and a surgery with the possibility of multiple complications or one which delivers fewer complications? We think we know the answer. Fortunately, there are more and more surgical procedures available that offer a minimally invasive alternative. What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?
Recent Surgical Advancements
Open surgery with a large incision has traditionally been the standard until recent decades. Now there are smaller instruments, computers, small tubes, and tiny cameras that can offer a 3D view of the surgical site. With DaVinci robotic or laparoscopic surgery, only tiny incisions are needed.
These innovations have allowed surgeons to perform this surgical option for multiple types of procedures like for the digestive system, urologic and gynecologic issues, plus the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Women’s Care surgeons perform robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery to treat a variety of gynecological problems.
Most patients choose these types of surgery because of the benefits of minimally invasive surgery. Let’s look at some of those reasons.
Improved Surgical Accuracy
The University of Chicago tells us minimally invasive surgeries are more accurate due to the video equipment that gives Women’s Care better views of the whole surgical field and the ability to perform more delicate surgeries. They also magnify the area to provide better views of the organs for more precise results.
Less Complications Like Infection And Bleeding
Open surgery with a large incision 6 to 12 inches long has a sizable area as necessary for doctors to operate. Consequently, you are more vulnerable to infections. With minimally invasive surgery, the incisions are less than 1 inch, and although there is still the possibility of infection, it is greatly reduced. With these smaller incisions, less cutting equals less bleeding.
Less Trauma To The Body
With smaller incisions, there is less pain and less trauma to your body during and after surgery. The incisions heal faster, and there is less need for pain meds because the pain or discomfort after surgery is reduced.
Improved Recovery Time
One more benefit of minimally invasive surgery is that you will be up and about much sooner, maybe even on the same day. Recovering at home is a lot less expensive than spending a couple of days in the hospital.
If you will be having surgery in the near future, talk with Women’s Care about choosing minimally invasive surgery by robotic surgery with DaVinci robotic or laparoscopy. Call (913) 384-4990 to schedule a consultation at our office in Shawnee Mission or Overland Park, KS.