What is minimally invasive surgery?
Surgeons have traditionally made an incision large enough to expose the internal
organs that were to be operated on during the procedure. It is commonly
referred to this type of operation as "open" surgery. Within the last decade,
however, new minimally invasive surgical techniques have revolutionized many
procedures by enabling surgeons to reach the same internal organs through a
series of small incisions.
What is the procedure?
Minimally invasive surgery is performed through small incision(s) compared to
larger incision traditionally used in “open” surgery. This is made possible by
the assistance of radiological guidance, nuclear guidance or other
technologically advanced equipments such as optical camera (endoscope).
When an optical camera is use to perform abdominal surgery the procedure is
called Laparoscopy (or keyhole surgery). Three or more small incisions are
usually made. This allows the surgeon to insert within the body the endoscope
and the other surgical instruments.
Why is this type of surgery preferred over open surgeries?
The small incisions have a number of advantages for patients, including quicker
recovery times, less pain and less scarring. Hospital stays are shorter, and
patients generally resume normal activities much sooner than those undergoing
open surgeries.
What are the advantages of M.I.S?
Minimally invasive procedures offer many options for both the physician and the
patient. Compared with traditional surgery, MIS procedures offer the following
advantages:
• Smaller incisions resulting in reduced pain and discomfort
• Minimal scarring because of buttonhole incisions.
• Greater surgical precision
• Enhanced visualization of the surgical site
• Less trauma
• Fewer complications
• Less blood loss and a decreased need for blood transfusions
• Reduced risk of infection
• Shorter hospital stays
• Less need for pain medication
• Return to normal activities sooner
How equipped is the hospital in terms of M.I.S facilities?
Today the American Hospital Dubai offers the largest infrastructure for
Minimally Invasive Surgical procedures in terms of the state-of-the-art
equipment, trained surgeons, specialists and care givers.
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