A
re your surgeons still making bigger holes in patients than
necessary? Still creating scars and causing pain when
they don't have to? It could be that they're not offering
patients the best of minimally invasive surgery because
they've bought into the many myths surrounding mini-
laparoscopy. But as you'll see, it's easy to poke major holes in their
mini-lap arguments.
1. It's not here yet. Mini-laparoscopic surgery isn't some fanciful
idea whose day will come. It's here now. In surgery, we like to kick
the tires and take our time before we adopt new ideas. But mini-lap
isn't new. It's the current state of a natural evolution, one patients
deserve and may even demand.
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Surgeons who are adept in laparoscopic surgery can usually master mini-lap in 10 cases or fewer, says Dr. Redan.
Busting 5 Myths About Mini-Lap
Don't let these misconceptions prevent you from providing the best for
your patients. Jay A. Redan, MD, FACS | Orlando, Fla.