Grand challenge: on the way to scarless visceral surgery.

Ferdinand Kã¶Ckerling

doi:10.3389/fsurg.2014.00011

Abstract

Grand challenge: on the way to scarless visceral surgery.

Highlights

Using the standard laparoscopic technique, the procedure is performed in the abdomen with three to four trocars measuring 5–12 mm in diameter
Metaanalyses have in the meantime demonstrated that in the majority of visceral surgery procedures, the standard laparoscopic technique has advantages for the patient compared with the open technique
Standard laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery assures faster convalescence and return to productive activity compared with open surgery, with a reduced risk of complications and similar treatment outcome [5, 6]

Summary

Introduction

Using the standard laparoscopic technique, the procedure is performed in the abdomen with three to four trocars measuring 5–12 mm in diameter. Metaanalyses have in the meantime demonstrated that in the majority of visceral surgery procedures, the standard laparoscopic technique has advantages for the patient compared with the open technique. Standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy has advantages over the open operation regarding duration of hospital stay and convalescence [2].

Results

Conclusion