The word "laparoscopy" means to look inside with a special camera or scope. Surgery done with the aid of these cameras is known as laparoscopic, keyhole, porthole, or minimally invasive surgery.

The most common type of gallbladder removal surgery is laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This minimally invasive surgery is an option for people who have issues with their gallbladder. This surgery may ...

Modern laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized hernia treatment, offering quicker recovery, less pain, and minimal scarring.

Laparoscopy is a type of surgery that gets its name from the laparoscope, a slender tool that has a tiny video camera and light on the end. When a surgeon inserts it through a small cut into your body ...

Colostomies have traditionally been done with open surgeries, but laparoscopic surgery offers a less invasive option that can help limit pain, recovery time, and possible complications. A laparoscopic ...

Dr. Khurshid Guru answers the question: 'Hospital Stay After Prostatectomy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: How long will I be in the hospital following my radical laparoscopic, perineal, or retropubic ...

If an ovarian cyst is left untreated, it will usually resolve on its own. However, a solid or partially solid cyst may need to be evaluated by a lab to make sure it isn’t cancerous. While most ovarian ...

Meta analysis in obese colorectal cancer patients found robotic assisted surgery modestly reduced hospital stay versus ...

He mentioned advanced procedures such as URS, ICPL, laser therapy, PCNL and RIRS, adding that kidney or bladder tumors and ...