Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery (MIS), keyhole surgery, or pinhole surgery is a modern surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small incisions (usually 0.5-1.5cm)
The key element in laparoscopic surgery is the use of a laparoscope: a telescopic rod lens system, that is usually connected to a video camera . Also attached is a fiber optic cable system connected to a light source to illuminate the operative field. The abdomen is usually insufflated with carbon dioxide gas to create a working and viewing space. The gas used is CO2, as it is common to the human body and can be removed by the respiratory system if it absorbs through tissue.
There are a number of advantages to the patient with laparoscopic surgery versus an open procedure. These include:
Our centre specializes in various techniques of laparoscopy surgery for urological conditions. Dr Ho is a leading laparoscopic urology surgeon in Singapore since 2001.
The key element in laparoscopic surgery is the use of a laparoscope: a telescopic rod lens system, that is usually connected to a video camera . Also attached is a fiber optic cable system connected to a light source to illuminate the operative field. The abdomen is usually insufflated with carbon dioxide gas to create a working and viewing space. The gas used is CO2, as it is common to the human body and can be removed by the respiratory system if it absorbs through tissue.
There are a number of advantages to the patient with laparoscopic surgery versus an open procedure. These include:
- reduced blood loss, less risk of needing a blood transfusion.
- smaller incision, less pain and shorter recovery time.
- less pain, less pain medication needed.
- reduced exposure of internal organs to possible external contaminants thereby reduced risk of acquiring infections.
Our centre specializes in various techniques of laparoscopy surgery for urological conditions. Dr Ho is a leading laparoscopic urology surgeon in Singapore since 2001.
Services available in our centre:
External view of laparoscopy instruments
Internal view of laparoscopy
Wound site after laparoscopy surgery
S H HO UROLOGY AND LAPAROSCOPY CENTRE
Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy
Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy
Laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy
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Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
Laparoscopic reimplatation of ureter
Laparoscopic augmentation cystoplasty
Laparoscopic retroperitoneal ureterolithotomy
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
Updated 5 Aug08