What is Minimally Invasive Surgery?
Advanced surgical specialists use minimally invasive surgery (MIS), sometimes known as laparoscopic surgery, as an alternative to traditional open surgery.
- For the patient, MIS means 3 basic things:
- Smaller Incisions
- Fewer Stitches
- Faster Recovery
In addition, minimally invasive surgery offers many other advantages, including:
- Less Blood Loss
- Less Pain
- Reduced Risk of Infection
- Shorter Hospital Stay
- Less Scarring
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