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Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Minimally invasive surgical procedures are a type of surgery that involves smaller incisions, less tissue trauma, and shorter recovery times than traditional surgery. These techniques utilize specialized instruments, such as laparoscopes and endoscopes, to access structures and organs in the body. By limiting the si…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Minimally invasive surgical procedures are a type of surgery that involves smaller incisions, less tissue trauma, and shorter recovery times than traditional surgery. These techniques utilize specialized instruments, such as laparoscopes and endoscopes, to access structures and organs in the body. By limiting the size and number of incisions, minimally invasive surgical procedures can minimize the amount of tissue trauma, infection risk, and post-operative pain. Additionally, they allow for a faster return to normal activity with minimal scarring. Minimally invasive procedures can be used in a variety of medical fields, such as cardiology, gastroenterology, gynecology, urology, and orthopedics. Furthermore, these techniques are used to diagnose and treat conditions that range from benign tumors to the removal of diseased or malfunctioning organs or tissues. The use of minimally invasive surgical procedures is rapidly increasing due to their many advantages compared to traditional surgery.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Surgery Proceedings.

Journal editorial board
Sathya-Prasad Burjonrappa · United States Luigi Boni · Italy Salvador Morales-Conde · Spain

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