Laparoscopic Surgery
Barrington Surgeons has extensive experience in laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is defined as any abdominal or pelvic surgical procedure performed thru small incisions. When initially developed, these procedures were limited to gynecologic use. However, with the development of fiber optics, small color TV cameras and appropriate surgical equipment, the growth in surgical use has expanded. Patient benefits are substantial. These procedures are associated with much less discomfort, a reduced or eliminated hospital stay and a quicker return to full function.
After the appropriate preoperative assessment, Barrington Surgeons can offer the following laparoscopic surgical procedures. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) is the most commonly performed laparoscopic procedure. This is the surgical standard of care for symptomatic gallbladder disease and is performed as an outpatient procedure. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplicaton procedures can be utilized to correct gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in selected patients who fail medical management. Laparoscopic approaches are also available to surgically treat appendicitis, inguinal hernia and incisional hernias.
Recently, an approach has been developed utilizing laparoscopy plus a small incision that allows a single hand to be inserted to assist with more advanced surgical applications. This approach provides a technique for colon resection, colostomy reversal and even gastric bypass procedures for morbid obesity. These procedures preserve the laparoscopic benefits for the patient described earlier. |
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