endoscopic surgery
Minimally invasive operation
Endoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique using an endoscope—a thin tube with a camera and light—inserted through small incisions or natural body openings.
The surgeon views internal structures on a monitor and operates with specialized instruments.
Compared to open surgery, endoscopic procedures typically mean smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery: She had her gallbladder removed through endoscopic surgery.
- trocarPointed drainage puncture tool
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- microsurgeryMagnified procedures on minute structures
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- cystoscopyUrinary tract visualization procedure
lung biopsy · light source · sigmoidoscopy · tumor excision · cholecystectomy · neurosurgery · colonoscopy · bronchoscopy · cannula · surgical instruments · robotic · incision · gallbladder · anesthesia · keyhole · polyp · internal organs · tissue
- bariatricsgastric bypass, lap band, bariatric surgeon, bariatric, morbid obesity
- ENT medicinetonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, cochlear implants, hearing aids
- ENT Surgerytonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, rhinoplasty, mastoidectomy
- neurosurgeryneurosurgery, craniotomy, brain tumor removal, deep brain stimulation, DBS
- endocrine treatmentshormone therapy, adrenalectomy, ketoconazole, mifepristone
- endoscopycolonoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy
endoscopic surgerylaparotomy
Abdominal cavity access cut
thoracotomy · craniotomy · exploratory surgery · open-heart surgery · radical surgery
endoscopic surgerymedical management
Non-surgical therapeutic care
watchful waiting · non-invasive treatment · observation · drug therapy