In 1989, the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed. Until then, all surgical procedures were carried out using the open approach, involving some form of laparotomy—that is, “opening” the abdomen.
From 1989 onward, there was a rapid and widespread shift toward performing surgeries laparoscopically.
Laparoscopic surgery means:
1. The same operation is performed through small incisions in the abdominal wall as in open surgery. Specialized high-technology instruments are used, which partially increases the cost of the procedure.
2. It requires specific training of surgeons and their teams in laparoscopy for each type of operation.
3. After laparoscopic surgery, recovery is rapid, postoperative pain is minimal, and pulmonary complications are minimal or absent.
4. Patients return quickly to their daily activities and require only a short sick leave (if they wish).
Today, all procedures are performed laparoscopically by my surgical team.
