Minimally invasive procedure
Minimally Invasive Procedure
Minimally invasive procedure (pronunciation: min-i-muh-lee in-vay-siv proh-see-jer) is a term used in medicine to describe surgical procedures that cause less damage to the body than traditional open surgery. The etymology of the term comes from the Latin "minimus" meaning "least", the Latin "invasio" meaning "an attack", and the Latin "procedere" meaning "to proceed".
Definition
A minimally invasive procedure is a type of surgery that is performed through tiny incisions instead of a large opening. This type of surgery reduces the damage to human tissue and often results in less pain, a quicker recovery, and fewer complications than traditional surgery.
Types
There are many types of minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy, endoscopy, arthroscopy, robotic surgery, and laser surgery. Each of these procedures uses special medical instruments and techniques to minimize damage to the body.
Benefits
The benefits of minimally invasive procedures include less pain, less blood loss, less scarring, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery times, and lower risk of infection compared to traditional surgery.
Risks
While minimally invasive procedures have many benefits, they also have risks. These can include complications from anesthesia, infection, bleeding, and damage to nearby organs or tissues. The risks can vary depending on the specific procedure and the patient's overall health.
Related Terms
- Laparoscopy: A surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or to permit a surgical procedure.
- Endoscopy: A nonsurgical procedure used to examine a person's digestive tract.
- Arthroscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope.
- Robotic Surgery: A type of minimally invasive surgery where doctors use a computer to control small instruments attached to a robot.
- Laser Surgery: A type of surgery that uses a laser to cut tissue instead of a scalpel.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Minimally invasive procedure
- Wikipedia's article - Minimally invasive procedure
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