Dr. Robert G. Cooper, MD FACS
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Robert G. Cooper, Jr. MD FACS
Minimally Invasive General Surgery
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Dr. Robert G. Cooper, MD FACS
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Robert G. Cooper, Jr. MD FACS
Minimally Invasive General Surgery
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Dr. Robert G. Cooper, MD FACS
Laparoscopic surgery also referred to as minimally invasive surgery describes the performance of surgical procedures with the assistance of a video camera and several thin instruments. During the surgical procedure, small incisions of up to half an inch are made and plastic tubes called ports are placed through these incisions. The camera and the instruments are then introduced through the ports which allow access to the inside of the patient.
The camera transmits an image of the organs inside the abdomen onto a television monitor. The surgeon is not able to see directly into the patient without the traditional large incision. The video camera becomes a surgeon’s eyes in laparoscopy surgery, since the surgeon uses the image from the video camera positioned inside the patient’s body to perform the procedure.
less post operative discomfort since the incisions are much smaller
quicker recovery times
shorter hospital stays
earlier return to full activities
much smaller scars
there may be less internal scarring when the procedures are performed in a minimally invasive fashion compared to standard open surgery.
Single Incision Laparoscopic
Surgery (SILS),
Also known as Single Site Laparoscopy (SSL). Rather than the
traditional five to six small incisions , a single small incision is used at the
entry point. All surgical instruments are placed through this small incision.
Offering the advantages of fewer scars, the potential for less pain, and shorter recovery periods, SILS is one of the newest laparoscopic techniques and is considered to be minimally invasive. In general, SILS techniques take about the same amount of time to perform as traditional laparoscopic surgeries. However, SILS is considered to be a more complex procedure because it involves manipulating three articulating instruments through one access port.
In addition to health benefits, SILS often offers financial advantages to hospitals, patient’s health care plans, and employers, as well. Typically, the patient’s hospital stay is shorter and requires less medical attention than traditional laparoscopic surgeries. Although SILS offers exciting benefits for a wide variety of patients facing weight-loss challenges, not everyone is a candidate for the procedure. Obesity, severe adhesions, or scar tissue from previous surgeries are some of the factors that would prohibit patients from having the surgery.
Although originally designed to focus on weight-loss issues, SILS is a rapidly evolving technique that is also being applied to other areas of health care. Some surgeons are successfully using this procedure for urological, gynecological, kidney, and colon surgeries.
Key Benefits Of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
• Fewer incisions – Typically, this surgery requires
only one small incision.
• Health and cosmetic benefits – Because there are fewer
incisions, there is less chance of infection, less scarring and better cosmetic
results.
• Faster recovery times – The surgery is considered minimally
invasive and results in shorter recovery times.
• The latest technology – Laparoscopic surgery has generally
replaced the need for traditional open surgeries in the abdominal or pelvic
cavities.
Robert G. Cooper, Jr. MD FACS
505 South Poplar Street
Seymour, Indiana 47274
(812) 524-0505
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