Keyhole Surgery
Keyhole
Surgery
Also Known As
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
What Is
A Keyhole Surgery?
Keyhole surgery is a modern surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small incisions. This is not like traditional open surgery which requires a very long cut in the abdomen, which resulted in very significant pain after surgery.
Types Of Procedure
Suitable For Keyhole Surgery
Benefits of
Keyhole Surgery
There are a number of advantages to the patient with laparoscopic surgery versus an open procedure.
  • Reduced pain due to smaller incisions
  • Less chance of wound infection
  • Shorter recovery time
  • Shorter hospital stay
References
  • KH Ng et al. Laparoscopic resection for rectal cancers- lessons learnt from 579 cases. Annals of Surgery. Jan 2009.
  • KH Ng et al. Laparoscopic versus open right hemicolectomy: a comparison of short-term outcomes. International Journal of Colorectal Diseases. Nov 2009.
  • KH Ng et al. 418 cases of Laparoscopic Colorectal Resections: A Single Institution Experience and Literature Review. Singapore Medical Journal. July 2010.
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