The new technique — termed laparo-endoscopic dingle-dite oncologic surgery by the team — is an alternative to traditional laparoscopic surgery whereby approximately three to five incisions would be made in the abdomen. Through LESSOnc, surgeons inserted an endoscope through a single small opening to examine the liver at high magnification. This opening was also utilized to insert the NOTES tools to successfully remove the liver lesion with clear surgical margins.
The benefits of this minimally invasive surgery are faster recovery, less pain and lower risk of hernias or wound-healing problems.
Read the news release about LESSOnc.
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