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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Laparoscopic surgery is a standard for abdominal and pelvic operations.
  • Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (LESS) surgery emerged as an advanced minimally invasive approach.
  • LESS surgery utilizes a single umbilical incision (<15 mm), often leveraging a preexisting scar.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review institutional experience with over 500 LESS operations.
  • To discuss key techniques for peritoneal cavity access in LESS surgery.
  • To analyze challenges and solutions related to LESS access.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of over 500 LESS procedures.
  • Analysis of access techniques, instrumentation, and challenges.
  • Comparison of outcomes with conventional laparoscopy.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of LESS surgery in over 500 cases.
  • Identification of effective access strategies and instrumentation.
  • Demonstration of superior cosmetic outcomes compared to conventional laparoscopy.

Conclusions:

  • LESS surgery is a safe and effective advanced minimally invasive technique.
  • Superior cosmesis is a key benefit of LESS surgery.
  • Increasing patient demand supports the broader adoption of LESS surgery.