Laparoscopic or "minimally invasive" surgery is a specialized technique for performing surgery. In the past, this technique was commonly used for gynecologic surgery and for gall bladder surgery. Over ...

Historically, invasive, large incisions were necessary to perform “open” abdominal surgical procedures. While effective, this method increased the possibility of multiple complications, including post ...

One-port, single-incision laparoscopy is part of the natural development of minimally invasive surgery. Refinement and modification of laparoscopic instrumentation has resulted in a substantial ...

Neoadjuvant ONO-4578, an EP4 antagonist, in combination with nivolumab after chemoradiation therapy in locally advanced resectable rectal cancer. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2025 ASCO ...

The primary goal of surgery is to provide the best possible care according to evidence-based medicine. Development of new instruments enables innovative surgeries that result in smaller perioperative ...

Dr. Ponsky answers the question: 'What Is Laparoscopy, When Is It Used?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is laparoscopy, and when is it used in the treatment of prostate cancer? Answer: Laparoscopy ...

Laparoscopy was one of the most significant surgical advances of the twentieth century and laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been recognized since 1987, when Phillipe Mouret performed the first ...

Led by Ovunc Bardakcioglu, MD. a gastrointestinal surgeon at SLU Hospital, the single-incision surgery team has already performed a number of gastrointestinal procedures, including appendectomies, ...

Jackie Columbo is back at work as a dental assistant today, just eight days after having a hysterectomy. And the only sign of her surgery? Just one tiny scar at her bellybutton. During a two-hour ...

Q: I need to have surgery in my abdominal area. My surgeon said he can do it “laparoscopically.” What does that mean? A: It is good news. It means that the surgery you’ll have will involve cutting ...

Huy T. T. Nguyen, DO, discusses five important points on single-incision laparoscopic surgery in ambulatory surgery centers. 1. SILS results in less pain and shorter recovery time for patients.