BENEFITS OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY

When compared with open surgery, studies have shown that these procedures reduce impairment of pulmonary function, reduce blood loss, and decrease suppression of the immune system--a potentially important factor in the surgical treatment of cancer. Patients have less pain and scarring, and can resume normal activities almost immediately in most cases.
In a nutshell, patients can expect to have:

1. Less pain

2. Fewer complications

3. Decreased blood loss

4. Shorter recovery

        i.   Quicker ambulation

        ii.   Quicker resumption of diet

        iii.   Quicker return to normal activity

        iv.   Quicker return to home

5. Superior cosmetic result