Compared to open hemihepatectomy, the laparoscopic approach resulted in faster recovery time and higher quality of life, researchers found. Treatment with laparoscopic hemihepatectomy (resection, or ...

Colostomies have traditionally been done with open surgeries, but laparoscopic surgery offers a less invasive option that can help limit pain, recovery time, and possible complications. A laparoscopic ...

Laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical option, can be a more efficient alternative to traditional abdominal surgery, which requires larger incisions and lengthier recovery times, according to a ...

Laparoscopic Colon Surgery Means Faster Recovery for Some Cancer Patients If colorectal cancer is found through screening, surgery is quickly scheduled to remove the tumor. The standard open surgery ...

How does laparoscopic surgery compare with open surgery for elective procedures in patients with diverticulitis? The investigators conducted a randomized trial that compared the results of 54 patients ...

Laparoscopic surgery, being minimally invasive, often allows for a quicker recovery compared to open abdominal surgery (laparotomy). Recovery after endometriosis surgery typically takes several weeks ...

Unlike conventional procedures that require large incisions, minimally invasive surgeries are performed through tiny openings ...

Dear Doctor K: My doctor says my stomach pains are caused by gallstones and I need surgery to remove them. Can you describe the surgery? Dear Reader: Gallstones can cause bacterial infections of the ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways You may shower after surgery, but avoid baths, hot tubs, or ...