An exciting new modality & amongst the latest techniques in the field of Minimally invasive surgeries is Single Incision laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) which replaces the 3 or more incisions with a single incision near the belly button.
SILS is a rapidly evolving technique that has been successfully used by surgeons to operate on Patients needing SILS is a rapidly evolving technique that has been successfully used by surgeons to operate on Patients needing appendix surgery appendix surgery select cases of Gall bladder surgery and even those opting for Bariatric surgery via sleeve gastrectomy.
Patients may not be eligible if they have had multiple major abdominal surgeries or if there is severe inflammation as both these conditions limit visibility and movement inside the abdomen.
SILS cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
SILS appendectomy (removal of the appendix)
SILS excision of diseased small bowel
Less pain from the single, short incision after surgery
Shorter hospital stay
Shorter recovery time
Faster return to normal diet
Faster return to work or normal activity
Better cosmetic healing (almost invisible scar)