Historically, invasive, large incisions were necessary to perform “open” abdominal surgical procedures. While effective, this method increased the possibility of multiple complications, including post ...

Laparoscopic or "minimally invasive" surgery is a specialized technique for performing surgery. In the past, this technique was commonly used for gynecologic surgery and for gall bladder surgery. Over ...

SLU Hospital Launches Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Program Saint Louis (Mo.) University Hospital recently launched a new single-incision laparoscopic surgery program, which is an advancement ...

One-port, single-incision laparoscopy is part of the natural development of minimally invasive surgery. Refinement and modification of laparoscopic instrumentation has resulted in a substantial ...

Dr. Ponsky answers the question: 'What Is Laparoscopy, When Is It Used?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is laparoscopy, and when is it used in the treatment of prostate cancer? Answer: Laparoscopy ...

Dr. Christopher McIltrot, a board-certified surgeon on staff at Rowan Regional Medical Center, is performing gallbladder removal with an instrument that only requires one incision, becoming the first ...

LC has overtaken open cholecystectomy as one of the safest and most effective procedures in general surgery since it was recognized as the standard of care in 1992, 4 years after Phillipe Mouret ...

Dr. Uzzo answers the question: 'Lymph Node Removal By Laparoscopy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can lymph node tissue be obtained by laparoscopy? Answer: Every organ has lymph nodes that drain it.

Huy T. T. Nguyen, DO, discusses five important points on single-incision laparoscopic surgery in ambulatory surgery centers. 1. SILS results in less pain and shorter recovery time for patients.