Owing to the advent of modern surgical techniques, it is now possible to treat and prevent acute disease. At present, minimal access and invasion operations, in the abdomen, are gaining a steady hype. These are being performed with a minor invasion of about 0.5-1.5 cm, and the method is medically termed Keyhole surgery.

Types of keyhole surgery

Your surgeon will decide the type of keyhole surgery that your medical condition requires. And, based on the region where the surgery will take place, the types are named:

• Laparoscopy: This is the most common keyhole surgery performed in the abdomen or pelvis.
• Arthroscopy: This keyhole surgery takes place after diagnosing a joint problem and is the best choice for treating problems inside the joints.
• Parathyroidectomy: This keyhole procedure removes parathyroid glands or parathyroid tumours.
• Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS): This process is used to diagnose and treat chest problems that include lungs and oesophagus. During this procedure, a thoracoscope, a small camera is inserted into the chest through a keyhole incision.

Benefits of keyhole surgery

Keyhole surgery is less expensive when compared to traditional open surgery. But, is the procedure safe? Choosing Keyhole surgery implies you are opting for an impeccable number of advantages.

• The recovery time gets reduced. 
• The operation takes utmost 30 minutes to accomplish (based on complication, time tends to vary).
• There is less blood loss during the operation.
• Reduced level of pain post-surgery (Mild to moderate pain just around the incision)
• There are no signs of haemorrhaging or obstruction.
• No scars are left behind after the recovery.
• Shorter stay at the hospital and often you can go home on the same day.

Keyhole surgery has made it possible to remove the appendix in cases of appendicitis and gall bladder sectins of the intestine. It has made it more painless to treat hernias, stomach ulcers, ectopic pregnancy, tumor, endometriosis, etc.

As the procedure is refined, keyhole surgery has become popular in recent decades. It has been rightfully named bandaid surgery or MIS. And, it comes with a varied number of advantages over traditional open surgery. You can expect up to four small incisions only. Depending on the medical condition and type of surgery, it barely takes 30-60 minutes.

What to expect!

Usually, the common side effects are witnessed while recovering from anesthesia. After a successful surgery, the patient is kept under strict monitoring – whether they are fully awake, are able to eat and drink independently, and checking the passage of urine. 

A minimum cleaning and dressing procedure are advised to be carried out at home. The stitches are dissolvable, or you might need to remove them after a week or two after consulting with the doctor, and you might have to return for a follow-up appointment.

You might feel subtle pain and discomfort around the incision during the recovery period. Was a breathing tube used? Then, you might also suffer from a sore throat, painkiller medication can help you ease the pain. 

Ofen, gas is used to inflate your abdomen, and if some of it remains, it can cause cramps, stomach bloating, irritated diaphragm, and shoulder pain. But, there is nothing to worry about. 

Do not get impatient

you need to give your body the time to recover. It usually takes 5- 3 weeks for minor surgeries to get back to normal activities. And, for major surgeries, including cancer, it might take at least 12 weeks. 

These symptoms are pretty natural, and if you feel too tired than usual, even after weeks since the surgery, consult with your doctor. ILS Hospitals houses the best surgeons who can diagnose and treat critical ailments.