Surgery which involves the least possible disturbance to the body. It often uses lasers and other high-tech devices.
More popularly called ‘keyhole surgery’, MIS is surgical intervention, whether diagnostic or curative, that causes patients the least possible physical trauma. It has revolutionized surgery, growing from a technique used by gynaecologists, urologists and innovative general surgeons to one regularly used in general surgery, gynaecology, urology, thoracic surgery, orthopaedic surgery and otorhinolaryngology.
Utilizing a firm endoscope inserted into the body through a minor incision, surgical procedures are conducted. Additional small openings are created to accommodate instruments, allowing the operation to be completed without the need for a lengthy incision.
Minimally invasive surgery finds application in various abdominal procedures, encompassing appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and numerous gynecological interventions. Additionally, operations involving the knee are frequently conducted using minimally invasive techniques.