Hernia Repair Surgery

A minimally invasive surgical procedure performed in the abdomen and pelvis is considered laparoscopic surgery. It involves a laparoscope to see inside your body without fully opening it up. A laparoscope is a thin, telescopic rod with a camera at the end. In contrast to standard abdominal surgery, which requires a 6- to 12-inch incision, laparoscopy surgery only requires two to four minor incisions, each no larger than half an inch. One incision is for the camera and the others are for the surgical tools. Minimally invasive surgery may also be called “Keyhole Surgery,” referring to these small incisions.