What are mini-laparoscopic operations

The fundamental difference is in the size of the instruments used in the operation. In classical laparoscopy, instruments up to 12 mm in diameter are used. Although the intervention is minimal compared to open surgery, the disruption and stress to the body is noticeable, the scars need to be sutured and longer healing time is also required. In the case of mini-laparoscopy, the instruments used are only 3 mm in diameter. Cosmetic consequences in the form of scars are almost invisible, patients experience no or only minimal pain after the operation and the necessary recovery is only one to two days. The return to normal life in this case is more or less immediate.

Mini-laparoscopy is generally a very accurate and safe technique, as there is minimal interference with the body. The risks associated with conventional surgical techniques, such as tissue damage, bleeding and various infections, are minimised. Another safety plus is the more or less zero need for analgesics, which eliminates the postoperative burden on the body and the psychological impact on the patient. However, as with any surgical procedure, certain standard risks exist.

The very short recovery time is one of the biggest advantages of mini-laparoscopic surgery. The patient leaves for home care the very next day, in some cases even on the day of surgery. The patient experiences only minimal pain after the surgery and it usually disappears completely the next day. If the patient does not perform physically demanding work, a return to work is possible as early as the second or third day. However, it is important to maintain a resting regimen in terms of physical activity for seven days after surgery.

The perfect cosmetic effect is the biggest advantage of mini-laparoscopic surgery. The scars are almost invisible as they are only a few millimetres long and do not need to be sutured. Mini-laparoscopy is a unique minimally invasive technology that solves your health problem but leaves almost no aesthetic marks on your body.

The specialised technique of mini-laparoscopy is ideal for anyone for whom surgery is indicated because of the potential risk of complications or if they suffer from persistent problems, but are concerned that the body is not scarred by unwanted scars and also that the procedure is performed gently, without pain, with an almost immediate return to normal life. Undergoing a mini-laparoscopic procedure at the FRAIS Institute of Health and Beauty is also suitable for anyone who does not want to wait for months, but would like to get rid of their problems immediately. We will schedule your surgery within 10 days at the latest, but usually within the week. Mini-laparoscopy technology has no major limitations, but it is not suitable for acute conditions and excessive obesity may also be a contraindication. The suitability of the procedure is always assessed by the surgeon at the initial examination.

With every laparoscopic and mini-laparoscopic surgery there is a certain risk of conversion (switching to larger instruments or in some cases to open surgery), which can be caused by, for example, unexpected findings. In practice, however, such cases occur only very rarely, depending on the type of intervention, in the order of 1 in 100 – 1000 cases.

Patients are discharged to home care the day after surgery, or in some cases, at the surgeon’s discretion, within that day. Overnight stays under the supervision of specialist staff are necessary for precautionary reasons.

Yeah. The need for general anaesthesia is always assessed by the surgeon, but in general, anaesthesia is essential for abdominal procedures for safety reasons.

Recovery is extremely fast in the case of mini-laparoscopy. Patients usually experience no discomfort or pain after surgery and return to normal life almost immediately. However, during the next seven days it is necessary and important to observe a resting regime, during which the patient must not perform physically demanding activities. So if you are not doing physical work, you can return to work within two days.

The vast majority of patients do not experience any pain two days after surgery. During the first day, mild to moderate pain may be felt in the area of the procedure, which is eliminated with commonly available analgesics if necessary.

Our experienced specialist, the primary surgeon of the surgical department of the FRAIS Institute of Health and Beauty, MUDr. Martin Hladík with more than 30 years of experience. He is primarily involved in minimally invasive surgery and proctology.