Pediatric laparoscopy is a type of surgery done through small cuts instead of a big incision. A tiny camera and special tools ...

as opposed to traditional surgery which uses larger cuts. In a laparoscopic procedure, the surgeon uses tiny instruments and a camera (laparoscope) in order to see and perform the surgery. There are ...

Researchers have developed an ‘off-the-jaw’ sensing system that restores tactile feedback in minimally invasive surgery.

Researchers have developed an innovative sensing system that restores the missing tactile feedback in minimally invasive surgery (MIS), enhancing precision, ease of use, and safety. The new ...

An "off-the-jaw" sensing system restores tactile feedback in minimally invasive surgery, enhancing precision and safety.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Health general surgeon Michael Perez, MD, recently completed his 1,000th laparoscopic ...

This surgery is usually done as a laparoscopic surgery. The doctor puts a lighted tube and other surgical tools through small cuts (incisions) in your belly. The tube is called a scope. It lets your ...

In laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon directly controls the instruments with their hands. In robotic surgery, the surgeon still remains in control, but instead of holding the instruments directly ...

Trocars allow the surgeon to pass the laparoscope and surgical tools like scissors and clamps into the abdomen. There are two common forms of laparoscopic surgery: Laparoscopic excision ...

Minimal Invasiveness: The small incisions used in laparoscopic surgery are less invasive, meaning there is less disruption to the body’s natural structure. This leads to less bleeding, a lower risk of ...