Advantages of Laparoscopic surgery
1) Small incisions: The incisions or cuts are small compared to the incisions of open surgery.
2) Less pain: Pain is comparatively less as there is minor trauma.
3) Less Bleeding: Risk of Bleeding is reduced.
4) Less risk of infection: Exposure of internal tissues is greatly reduced in laparoscopic surgery as compared to open surgery, therefore reducing the chances of infection.
5) Cosmetic advantage: Small scars which are hardly or less noticeable.
6) Reduced chances of hernia as compared to open surgery.
7) Cost effectiveness: Even though the cost of Laparoscopic surgery is higher because of advanced and expensive medical technology and expert surgical skills it is cost effective because of decreased Hospital Stay and lesser loss of working days for the patient. Patient can resume normal activities faster.
