Central QLD Surgical Care provides laparoscopic surgery as a lower risk option to conventional surgery.
While conventional surgery requires making large incisions in order to perform a surgical procedure, laparoscopic surgery involves only small incisions. Through one incision, the laparoscope—a long thin telescopic tube with a mini light and camera attached—is inserted. In abdominal laparoscopy, a second incision is used to inflate the abdominal cavity thereby allowing greater visibility and access for the laparoscope.
Many surgical procedures can be performed as laparoscopic surgery. The benefits include avoiding many of complications that come with more traditional open surgery.
Known for being minimally-invasive, laparoscopic surgery does, however, require anaesthesia. Considering that after their laparoscopic procedure, most patients go home later that same day, it obviously involves less discomfort and more rapid recovery than conventional surgical operations.
Quicker recovery is a compelling aspect. It can certainly diminish much of the anxiety felt by people who are contemplating the prospect of upcoming surgery.
In almost all cases, laparoscopic surgery means you recover sooner, go home sooner, and return to your normal activities sooner.
Laparoscopy is often recommended in relation to investigating and treating the following:
At our Mackay surgery, personal attention and quality medical care are highest on our agenda.
From the outset, you’ll be greeted by courteous and efficient staff who care about your comfort and your ongoing health. Throughout, you will be in the empathetic hands of medical professionals whose sights are set on the best health outcomes for you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at Central QLD Surgical Care to learn more about our medical services or to ask us any questions you may have about your upcoming procedure. We will be more than happy to go over the details with you, answer your questions, and work alongside you and your GP to determine the best course of action for your care.
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