Health Team Laparoscopic Colon Surgery Means Faster Recovery for Some Cancer Patients If colorectal cancer is found through screening, surgery is quickly scheduled to remove the tumor. The standard ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 74, and I need to have my gallbladder removed. My doctor recommends having it done with laparoscopic surgery. How is this different from regular surgery? Is it safe? What kind ...

Modern laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized hernia treatment, offering quicker recovery, less pain, and minimal scarring.

Dr. Catalona answers the question: 'Recovery Time After Prostatectomy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: How long is the recovery time after laparoscopic, perineal or retropubic prostatectomy? Answer: It's ...

Meta analysis in obese colorectal cancer patients found robotic assisted surgery modestly reduced hospital stay versus ...

How does laparoscopic surgery compare with open surgery for elective procedures in patients with diverticulitis? The investigators conducted a randomized trial that compared the results of 54 patients ...

Laparoscopic surgery is a type of “minimally invasive” surgery involving very small incisions (0.5-1cm) as opposed to traditional surgery which uses larger cuts. In a laparoscopic procedure, the ...