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  2. Single-port laparoscopy - Wikipedia

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    Single-port laparoscopy through the navel. Single-port laparoscopy (SPL) is a recently developed technique in laparoscopic surgery. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the surgeon operates almost exclusively through a single entry point, typically the patient's navel. Unlike a traditional multi-port laparoscopic approach, SPL ...

  3. Laparoscopy - Wikipedia

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    In 1985, he constructed the pelvi-trainer = laparo-trainer, a practical surgical model whereby colleagues could practice laparoscopic techniques. Semm published over 1000 papers in various journals. He also produced over 30 endoscopic films and more than 20,000 colored slides to teach and inform interested colleagues about his technique.

  4. Appendectomy - Wikipedia

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    Wound healing - ten days after a laparoscopic appendectomy. Over the past decade, the outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomies have compared favorably to those for open appendectomies because of decreased pain, fewer postoperative complications, shorter hospitalization, earlier mobilization, earlier return to work, and better cosmesis; however ...

  5. Adjustable gastric band - Wikipedia

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    [50] [51] In 1994, the first international laparoscopic-band workshop was held in Belgium and the first involving the SAGB was held in Sweden. Single-port laparoscopy (SPL) is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure in which the surgeon operates almost exclusively through a single entry point, typically the navel. Special articulating ...

  6. Robot-assisted surgery - Wikipedia

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    Some have found tentative evidence of more complete removal of cancer and fewer side effects from surgery for prostatectomy. [86] In 2000, the first robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy was performed. [87] Robotic surgery has also been utilized in radical cystectomies. A 2013 review found less complications and better short term ...

  7. Trocar - Wikipedia

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    Disposable trocars Laparoscopic instruments for insertion through trocars. A trocar (or trochar) is a medical or veterinary device used in minimally invasive surgery.Trocars are typically made up of an awl (which may be metal or plastic with a pointed or tapered tip), a cannula (essentially a rigid hollow tube) and often a seal.

  8. The 19 Best Prostate Massagers for Life-Changing Orgasms - AOL

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    Hugo. Lelo always offers the kinda luxury sex tech for the playtime that demands it. Its Hugo, let's just say, is the Rolls-Royce of prostate massagers: remote-controlled, fitted for most guys ...

  9. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery - Wikipedia

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    Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of minimally invasive thoracic surgery performed using a small video camera mounted to a fiberoptic thoracoscope (either 5 mm or 10 mm caliber), with or without angulated visualization, which allows the surgeon to see inside the chest by viewing the video images relayed onto a television screen, and perform procedures using elongated ...