minimally invasive surgery
Small-incision medical procedures
Minimally invasive surgery is a surgical approach using small incisions rather than large openings, typically guided by cameras and specialized instruments.
The technique reduces tissue damage, scarring, and recovery time compared to traditional open surgery: The gallbladder removal was minimally invasive—she went home the same day.
Laparoscopic and arthroscopic procedures are common examples.
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- keyhole surgeryOperation via tiny incisions
- laser surgeryMedical procedure using focused light
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
arthroscopy · fiber optics · gynecology · trocar · cannula · cryosurgery · orthopedics · pediatric surgery · bariatric surgery · imaging systems · outpatient · gastroenterology · oncology · neurosurgery · endoscope · laparoscope · endoscope · laparoscope
- surgerysurgery, operation, incision, scalpel, suture
- gynecologyPap smear, cervix, pelvic exam, colposcopy, ovary
- proceduresprocedure, surgery, procedures, process, autopsy
- abdominal surgerycolectomy, colostomy, ileostomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy
- chest procedurespneumonectomy, lobectomy, thoracotomy, lung transplant, lung biopsy
- gland surgerythyroidectomy, adrenalectomy, pancreatectomy, gonadectomy, orchiectomy
minimally invasive surgeryopen-heart surgery
Operation accessing the heart directly
thoracotomy · radical surgery · craniotomy · laparotomy · exploratory surgery
minimally invasive surgerywatchful waiting
Monitoring before acting
medical management · observation · non-intervention · drug therapy · palliative care
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