Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Overview

Minimally invasive surgical procedures are operations performed through small incisions using specialized instruments and cameras, rather than the large openings of conventional open surgery. Techniques such as laparoscopy and endoscopy allow surgeons to access internal organs and structures with reduced tissue trauma, which is generally associated with less postoperative pain, lower risk of certain complications, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. These approaches are now applied across many surgical fields, including abdominal, gynecological, and thoracic procedures, and continue to evolve with advances in instrumentation and imaging. Within the scope of these surgical proceedings, research relevant to minimally invasive surgery includes work on the prerequisites for emergency laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer, reflecting the application of keyhole techniques even in urgent settings. Studies in this area examine patient selection, operative technique, outcomes, and the circumstances under which minimally invasive approaches can be performed safely. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to minimally invasive surgical procedures and their use across surgical practice.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.

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