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Pure Laparoscopy Versus Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy

Hand-assisted laparoscopy is actually a blend of open-incision surgery and laparoscopy. With this technique, the surgeon makes an incision large enough to place a hand inside the patient’s abdomen. Several additional button-sized incisions are made for placement of a telescope and instruments. Using television screens, the surgeon can see the inside of the patient, the instruments, and their own hand in order to perform the surgery. Using a hand can be very useful for less experienced laparoscopic surgeons.

In urology, the most common use of this technique is kidney removal. Scott D. Miller, MD does not perform hand-assisted surgery, but prefers the pure laparoscopic technique (no large incision for hand placement). Patients should ask whether their surgeon uses hand-assisted laparoscopy versus pure laparoscopic techniques since these are both commonly referred to as “laparoscopy.”

 

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Surgical procedures and referral forms for use by physicians and healthcare professionals.

 

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgical procedures require only small incisions and limited recovery time.

Contact Scott D. Miller, MD

2500 Hospital Boulevard, Suite 290, Roswell, Georgia 30076, Atlanta Area: 470-956-4230, Fax: 770-410-4985

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