Whether a midline or transverse incision is used in abdominal surgery depends mainly on the disease, anatomy and potential effects on wound healing, pain and postoperative complications.

Kolkata's IPGMER doctors achieve a first with innovative abdominal stent grafting technique for aortic dissection. Patient ...

Horizontal incisions leave a less noticeable scar, but vertical incisions give the surgeon a better view of the abdominal cavity. 3. After the incision is made, the abdominal muscles are pulled ...

Thus, there are no large incisions on the abdomen for removal of the specimen or for staplers. Recovery from the procedure usually involves a one-night stay in the hospital. Recovery from the ...

There are several types of hysterectomy. The type of procedure used depends on the individual patient and her condition. Abdominal hysterectomy. An incision is made in the lower abdomen to reach the ...

One minute it is just discomfort and the next, it is a life-threatening hernia where your gut might be crying for help as the ...

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Women report less pain after a laparoscopic procedure than the abdominal incision procedure. After surgery a woman may feel some discomfort. The degree of discomfort varies and is generally ...