Laparoscopic and Gastrointestinal Surgeries
Laparoscopic Surgery (also called Minimally Invasive Surgery):
Laparoscopic surgery is a surgical technique where operations are performed through small incisions using a special tool called a laparoscope (a thin tube with a camera and light).
✅ Key Features:
Tiny cuts (0.5 to 1.5 cm) instead of large incisions
Less pain
Faster recovery
Smaller scars
Lower risk of infection
🛠️ Common Laparoscopic Procedures:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy – gallbladder removal
Laparoscopic appendectomy – appendix removal
Laparoscopic hernia repair
Laparoscopic hysterectomy (in gynecology)
Laparoscopic bariatric surgery (for obesity)
🍽️ Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery:
GI surgery focuses on the digestive system, which includes:
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine (colon and rectum)
Liver, pancreas, gallbladder
✅ Purpose: To treat diseases and conditions affecting the digestive organs.
🛠️ Common GI Surgeries:
Appendectomy – removal of the appendix
Colectomy – removal of part or all of the colon
Gastrectomy – removal of part or all of the stomach
Liver or pancreas surgery (for tumors, cysts)
Surgery for colorectal cancer
Hiatal hernia repair
Treatment for Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis