What is Laparoscopic Surgery

Vein Specialist Dr. Eston Wenger has performed over 1,500 vein procedures, but did you know that Dr. Wenger is also an accomplished general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotically assisted procedures? Dr. Wenger has performed more than 5,000 surgeries including laparoscopic and robotic gallbladder removal, appendectomy, diverticulitis, hernia repair, and more.

What are laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgeries?

Laparoscopic surgery is a modern surgical technique that uses small incisions and specialized surgical instruments to access and operate on internal organs or structures.

During a laparoscopic procedure, one or more small incisions are made in the abdomen or pelvic area. These incisions are small, usually around half an inch in size. A thin long tube with a camera and light attached to it, called a laparoscope, is inserted through one of the incisions. The laparoscope’s camera feed allows the surgeon to view the internal organs on a monitor. Specialized surgical instruments are then inserted through the small incisions and are used by the surgeon to perform surgery using precise and accurate movements.

Tiny incisions and a camera are also used with robot-assisted surgery. The surgeon operates the surgical instruments while seated at a computer console. This technique allows greater control and range of motion while giving the surgeon magnified, 3-D views of the surgical area.

Why choose laparoscopic or robot-assisted surgery over traditional open surgery?

Laparoscopic and robot surgery offer many benefits when compared with traditional open surgery. One of the main advantages of these techniques is that they are minimally invasive and do not require large incisions. This results in laparoscopic patients experiencing less pain, less scarring, and faster recovery time. Minimally invasive means that the patient can get back to living their life instead of missing out on the things they love to do.

If you are looking for a highly skilled minimally invasive surgeon with years of experience, Dr. Eston Wenger can help. He will take the time to discuss all of the details of the treatment plan that is right for you and will answer any questions you have. Call Dr. Eston Wenger of Premier Surgical Associates of Cleveland, TN, at (423) 472-5423 or click here to request an appointment online.