Minimally invasive surgery has transformed the surgical approach in recent decades, becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional techniques. Thanks to technological innovation, complex procedures can now be performed through very small incisions, offering significant benefits to the patient.<\/p>\n
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What is minimally invasive surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n Minimally invasive surgery refers to surgical procedures that, as opposed to requiring large incisions, are performed through very small cuts using cameras, tiny instruments and, in many cases, robotic assistance<\/strong>. Some of the most common techniques include laparoscopy (viewing the pelvic-abdominal cavity), arthroscopy (allowing direct observation inside the joints) and robotic-assisted surgery (tools are attached to a remotely controlled robotic arm). These are widely used in specialities such as digestive, urological, gynaecological, and trauma surgery.<\/p>\n Less aggressive, more efficient<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the main advantages of this type of surgery is the reduced surgical trauma.<\/strong> By minimising damage to surrounding tissue, it is possible to achieve:<\/p>\n In many cases, it is even possible to perform these procedures on an outpatient basis, which also means savings in hospital costs and greater comfort for the patient.<\/p>\n\n