What does mini-laparoscopy do for you, what are its advantages and what procedures can it be used for? Here are seven things you should know about it:
1. Absolute novelty in operations
Mini-laparoscopic surgery is an absolute novelty in surgery. It brings more comfort to the patient not only compared to open surgery, but even compared to conventional laparoscopy. In the past, even in the case of gallbladder stones, polyps or adhesions, or even chronic appendicitis pain, you had to go "under the knife", but you were not always sure whether open surgery would be successful and therefore effective, whether your health condition would allow you to undergo it at all, how long it would take to recover and how long the scar would mature, or how much pain you would actually have to endure.
Although open surgeries have gradually been replaced by laparoscopic surgeries, modern medicine is once again reaching a higher level. Compared to laparoscopic laparoscopy, mini-laparoscopy is significantly less invasive and, thanks to cutting-edge technology, it brings higher accuracy and safety of the operation, almost no risk of postoperative complications, faster recovery, lower pain, and it is also a significant benefit for the patient in terms of time.
Mini-laparoscopy is suitable for patients of any age, of course, the greatest interest can be expected from active people, athletes or workaholics who need to return to an active life as soon as possible, as well as from those for whom the aesthetic aspect is also important - to have a body without postoperative scars.
2. Maximum precision and safety
Mini-laparoscopic surgery is performed using optics and miniaturized instruments up to 3.5 mm in diameter, which is about the size of a chopstick. And although the entry wound is small, thanks to the pre-operative examination and high-tech technique, it is enough for the surgeon to get to the site of the procedure. The procedure is extremely precise and safe. This also minimises the risk of tissue damage, possible bleeding, post-operative infections or complications, as well as post-operative pain.
3. Virtually scar-free
Yes, this is one of the significant advantages of mini-laparoscopy not only compared to conventional open surgery but also laparoscopic surgery. You hardly notice the wounds during mini-laparoscopy. They are so small that, unlike conventional laparoscopy, they are not even sewn, there is no need to take out stitches, and therefore you are practically scar-free, which is very important from an aesthetic point of view. Especially considering that most mini-laparoscopic surgeries are performed in the abdominal region. There are usually three wounds, with the largest one "hiding" in the umbilicus for most of the procedures. By summing up the wound sizes, our surgeon is able to get below 1.7 centimetres in mini-laparoscopy, which is significantly less than in conventional laparoscopy.
4. Pain-free on the second day
Since the incision is miniature and the wound is not sutured, the pain is minimal. You shouldn't feel it the very next day. In addition, the surgery is as precise and safe as possible, perioperative and postoperative complications, which also significantly affects not only the recovery process, but also the need to take any analgesics for pain.
5. Without waiting and in one day
Mini-laparoscopic surgery belongs to same-day surgery, so you go home for care in a few hours after the surgery, or at the latest the next day. Since it is a new procedure, the advantage of laparoscopic surgery compared to laparoscopic surgery is that our surgeons operate every day, so you don't have to wait for months for it. Another advantage is that you will also undergo all the pre-operative examinations with us.
6. Rapid recovery
The minimal risk of post-operative complications also means a very fast recovery with mini-laparoscopy. Unlike open surgery, you can go home for mini-laparoscopy just a few hours after the procedure, at the latest the next day. You can return to your normal life after one or two days after surgery, but you should remain resting and avoid strenuous physical activity for the next week.
7. For multiple types of interventions
And finally the main thing. Although age does not play a role in the procedure, our doctors will be particularly interested in your health and the results of the pre-operative examinations, which will show whether there is an indication for surgery. Mini-laparoscopic surgery is the solution if you have gallbladder stones, polyps, or if you already have chronic gallbladder pain, respectively. is dysfunctional, or if you suffer from chronic, intermittent or periodic pain in the right lower abdomen, which is not of clear source, but the source may be the appendix, or if you are troubled by a groin strap or any adhesions. Surgery is not appropriate in acute conditions.
More information about specific interventions:
Mini-laparoscopic gallbladder surgery: cholecystectomy
Mini-laparoscopic appendectomy: appendectomy
Mini-laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: hernia inguinalis
Mini-laparoscopic adhesion surgery: adhesiolysis
