Have you heard Band-Aid surgery? This type of medical treatment is a revolutionary surgical technique that are now being applied worldwide. Also known as Laparoscopic Surgery, it is surgical procedure that uses laparoscope (thin tube that is attached on a light source) in the belly area to prevent any big incision in the abdomen section.
It was first used for colorectal cancer by Dr. David Blumberg who perfected this type of treatment. Band-aid surgery for colorectal cancer only uses 2 inches of 4 small incision in the abdomen unlike the traditional surgery which requires full length incision of the abdomen.
In most cases, laparoscopic surgery results to less discomfort, fast recovery and better scar cosmetic look. It also guarantees higher probability of successful treatment of the illnesses involved while minimizing the trauma of traditional surgery.
Band-aid surgery enables doctors to see the pelvic and other abdominal organs and have a better visual view of the illness. This includes liver, uterus, fallopian tubes, bladder, intestines, spleen, appendix, abdominal cavities, kidneys and ovaries. Laparoscopy are often initiated from a traditional abdomen examination such as ultrasound which band-aid procedure confirms.
Below are some of the symptoms / diseases that laparoscopy procedure is applicable.
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Endometriosis (uterus disorder)
- Hernia
- Gallbladder stones
- Appendix
- Uterus fibroids
- Ovarian cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Liver malfunction
Band-aid procedure is used to diagnose, evaluate and treat these conditions. It is also used to follow up after surgery for ovarian and colorectal cancer.
If you are interested in this type of new surgical advancement, you can inquire about laparoscopy at your local hospital if they offer this kind of surgery. Also, consult your physician first about your symptoms to learn the appropriate treatments that is ideal for you.
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