| Laparoscopic or key-hole operations reflect the impact of technology and training on modern surgical techniques. Using a narrow telescope passed into the appropriate part of the body, the surgeon may operate without the need for large wounds. This means that operations are less painful, that discharge from hospital is rapid and return to normal activity is significantly quicker. Smaller wounds mean less risk of wound infection.
Previously operations on the kidneys meant large painful wounds with prolonged periods of recovery. However, major procedures such as removal of a kidney (nephrectomy) and reconstruction of an obstructed drainage system of the kidney (pyeloplasty) can now be performed laparoscopically. |
