Historically, invasive, large incisions were necessary to perform “open” abdominal surgical procedures. While effective, this method increased the possibility of multiple complications, including post ...

Patients at Memorial Hospital in York, Pa., are undergoing certain laparoscopic surgeries with a single-incision surgical device that leave only a hidden scar, according to a York Dispatch report.

Laparoscopic or "minimally invasive" surgery is a specialized technique for performing surgery. In the past, this technique was commonly used for gynecologic surgery and for gall bladder surgery. Over ...

SLU Hospital Launches Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Program Saint Louis (Mo.) University Hospital recently launched a new single-incision laparoscopic surgery program, which is an advancement ...

One-port, single-incision laparoscopy is part of the natural development of minimally invasive surgery. Refinement and modification of laparoscopic instrumentation has resulted in a substantial ...

Dr. Ponsky answers the question: 'What Is Laparoscopy, When Is It Used?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is laparoscopy, and when is it used in the treatment of prostate cancer? Answer: Laparoscopy ...

Dr. Christopher McIltrot, a board-certified surgeon on staff at Rowan Regional Medical Center, is performing gallbladder removal with an instrument that only requires one incision, becoming the first ...

Jackie Columbo is back at work as a dental assistant today, just eight days after having a hysterectomy. And the only sign of her surgery? Just one tiny scar at her bellybutton. During a two-hour ...

Dr. Uzzo answers the question: 'Lymph Node Removal By Laparoscopy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can lymph node tissue be obtained by laparoscopy? Answer: Every organ has lymph nodes that drain it.