Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery vs. Robotic-Assisted Surgery

A laparoscopy is a medical procedure where your abdomen is examined with a special camera. Traditional surgery on that area requires a long, invasive cut, which is why laparoscopic surgery was invented. Laparoscopic surgery (or “keyhole surgery”) is a minimally invasive surgery on your abdomen area used with the help of the aforementioned special cameras or scope. Because the surgery uses those tiny cameras, there is no longer a need to make big incisions and have an open surgery.   » Read more about: Laparoscopic Surgery vs. Robotic-Assisted Surgery  »

What is the Process of Laparoscopic Surgery?

Upon a diagnosis of any given urological condition, your physician will determine the level of severity. Whether or not it may require immediate medical attention, many circumstances will call for a diagnostic imaging procedure or a surgical repair. Urologists will commonly utilize the minimally invasive procedure of laparoscopy as their go-to option. If your health care provider has recommended this method, consider doing a little research on your own before the official treatment date – just so you know what to expect.  » Read more about: What is the Process of Laparoscopic Surgery?  »

Is it Possible to Get Circumcised as an Adult?

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What You Need to Know About Adult Circumcision
When you think of the term “circumcision”, a vision of a newborn getting the procedure done most likely pops into your mind. However, new research is suggesting that getting a circumcision as an adult can provide some stunning health benefits for men. The topic of circumcision can be somewhat controversial, depending on where you’re from. A lot of parents have their babies experience a circumcision when they are only a few days old,  » Read more about: Is it Possible to Get Circumcised as an Adult?  »

The Pros and Cons of Laparoscopic Surgery

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Surgery can be a scary time, but fortunately technology has made it a less frightening experience. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery where the surgeon makes a very small incision somewhere in the body and inserts a small camera into the opening. The doctor can now see everything he or she needs to see on the television without having to cut the patient completely open. Carbon dioxide, which is a nontoxic gas, creates a small hole where the incision was made so the doctor can get his tools inside the body with extreme precision.  » Read more about: The Pros and Cons of Laparoscopic Surgery  »