What is it:
1. Also known as the closed method, it has left its mark on the operations of intra-abdominal organs in the last 20 years and is perhaps the most important development in the field of general surgery.
2. It is the open method, that is, the surgeries that have been performed classically for 100 years, with the help of surgical instruments entered into the abdomen through several small holes.
3. It is the method by which it is possible to perform a significant part of the surgeries in branches such as General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Pediatric Surgery.
4. It is a technique used in General Surgery in surgical diseases of almost all organs such as the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, small and large intestines, and adrenal glands.
5. It is an approach that aims to reduce surgery-related trauma and pain, shorten the time to return to normal life, minimize wound site problems and complete the process with a better cosmetic appearance.
6. Today, almost all surgical procedures, including cancer, can be applied in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
What it is not:
1. It is not a miracle, it is a scientifically accepted treatment method, so instead of expecting miraculous results, it is necessary to benefit from its advantages with appropriate expectations.
2. It is not a superior cancer treatment tool than open surgery; the level of tumor treatment in the surgical treatment of many cancers is similar to open surgery.
3. It is not a completely hassle-free and risk-free transaction. As with every surgical method. It becomes easier to obtain its advantages when the surgeon has sufficient training and experience.
4. It is not a method that should be applied or recommended to every patient. Each patient should be evaluated according to his/her own condition and the treatment method should be decided accordingly.
5. It is not the last step of development in surgery; With ongoing studies, a transition to a new and better phase will occur in the future with the development of robotic surgery, telemedicine applications and information technologies.
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