Laparoscopy
Nearly 15 million laparoscopic procedures are performed in the United States annually. It is one of the most commonly performed surgeries, benefiting many medical conditions. The surgeons at Meritas Health, a subsidiary of North Kansas City Hospital, have a lot of experience performing this type of procedure. A laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique doctors use to examine internal organs. It requires a small, less than one centimeter, incision, long narrow instruments and a laparoscope, or tube, equipped with a mini camera. Laparoscopy may be used to check for and treat certain conditions. It may also be used to remove tissue for a biopsy.
Benefits
The benefits of laparoscopic surgery over traditional open surgery include:
- Faster return to daily activities
- Less pain and blood loss
- Less scarring
- Reduced risk of infection
Laparoscopic Procedures
