The alpha and omega of everyday surgical practice is to minimize the surgical extent while maintaining the necessary radicality of the procedure. The aim is to perform operations more accurately, more safely and at the same time to minimize possible complications.
Nowadays, laparoscopy is quite routinely used in minimally invasive methods. Compared to the methods of classical open surgery, it has indeed brought tremendous benefits to patients in many ways. Initially it was used for elective operations, later also for acute and increasingly demanding procedures. Thanks to modern technologies and further efforts to reduce the burden on the patient, the latest mini-laparoscopy technique has been developed, which we also use in our clinic thanks to full-fledged instrumentation and experienced staff.
Ports with an outer dimension of only 3 mm are used for access and are therefore only tiny punctures. The patient thus effectively avoids an unwanted incision and its associated risks and consequences. Other advantages of minilaparoscopy compared to conventional laparoscopy are reduced operative time, reduced need for postoperative medical treatment, shortened hospital stay, significantly faster recovery and thus return to normal life. Equally important for many patients is excellent cosmesis, i.e. minimal visible consequences in the form of scars on their body.
Advantages of mini-laparoscopy:
- Very small size of entry holes, no sewing required – no scars. Traces after the introduction of microinstruments in the length of only 3-4 mm.
- Same-day surgery
- Faster recovery, PN not needed
- Minimal postoperative pain
Adhesiolysis – Minilaparoscopic surgery of adhesions
Abnormal connections between tissues and organs are generally called adhesions. In some cases they can be congenital, but most often they are acquired in response to injury to the peritoneum, either as a result of an inflammatory reaction or mechanical disruption by the surgical process.
Postoperative adhesions are the most problematic and occur very often as a consequence of open surgery. They arise on the basis of a traumatically altered peritoneal surface. Adhesions may not present with direct symptoms, but may cause various chronic clinical problems such as small bowel obstruction.
The only treatment option for adhesions is surgery.
In our clinic we specialize in the minimally invasive method of adhesion disruption (adhesiolysis) using the most modern mini-laparoscopy. The advantage for the patient is minimal surgical intervention, thus eliminating the formation of further adhesions, as well as rapid recovery and minor cosmetic consequences.