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Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to operate through several small incisions and specialized instruments. Compared to traditional open surgery, it often results in less pain, less blood loss, smaller scars, shorter hospital stays, and a faster recovery.
Laparoscopic Options at Erlanger Urology
Erlanger Urology offers several minimally invasive approaches, selected based on each patient’s condition and needs.
- Conventional laparoscopy uses handheld instruments and a high-definition camera to perform procedures such as kidney removal, partial nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, and repair of urinary tract obstruction.
- Endoscopic techniques require no external incisions and are commonly used for kidney stones, bladder tumors, and certain prostate procedures.
- Robotic-assisted surgery provides enhanced precision and 3D visualization and is often used for complex procedures such as prostate and kidney cancer surgery.
The surgeons at Erlanger Urology have expertise across all minimally invasive techniques and has the largest and most experienced urologic robotic surgery program in the region. Your urologist will help you choose which laparoscopic approach is right for you.