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