General and Laparoscopic

General surgery is a broad surgical specialty that can involve many types of procedures, including laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses small incisions in the abdomen. 

General surgery

• A well-established surgical specialty that can handle a wide range of surgeries 
• Treats a variety of medical conditions, including those of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and more 

Laparoscopic surgery

• A minimally invasive surgical technique that uses small incisions in the abdomen 

• Also known as "minimally invasive" or "keyhole" surgery 

• Uses a laparoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, to view the inside of the body 

• Involves inflating the abdomen with carbon dioxide gas to create a working space for the surgeon 

Benefits of laparoscopic surgery 

• Faster recovery time

• Less blood loss and a lower risk of hemorrhage

• Smaller scars

• Less risk of infection

• Less pain during healing

• Shorter hospital stay