McAllen is a city in southern Texas. It is the twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the sixth most populous city in Texas. The city is located in the Rio Grande Valley and is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area. There are several clinics in the town offering minimally invasive surgery. McAllen minimally invasive surgery is used to treat various conditions, including:
- Gallbladder disease
- Hernia
- Hysterectomy
- Knee replacement
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Nissen fundoplication
- Obesity surgery
- Partial resection of the stomach
The benefits of minimally invasive surgery include:
Reduced Pain
One of the most significant benefits of minimally invasive surgery is that it reduces pain because the surgical instruments used are smaller than those used in traditional surgery. As a result, there is less trauma to the tissues surrounding the surgical site. Less pain means taking less pain medication which means higher energy levels after surgery.
Less Recovery Time
Another benefit of minimally invasive surgery is the shorter recovery time. Since there is minor trauma to the tissues, healing occurs more quickly, resulting in a quicker return to usual activities. As a result, patients can leave the hospital sooner, which helps reduce hospital costs. Recovering sooner also helps prevent postoperative complications.
Fewer Postoperative Complications
Minimally invasive surgery has fewer postoperative complications. While the risk of infection is similar to traditional surgery, there are fewer systemic risks, including:
- Blood clots
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
Lighter Scarring
The smaller incisions used in minimally invasive surgery result in lighter scarring because there is minimal tissue damage, and the scars are less likely to become hypertrophic or keloid. In addition, the cosmetic results of minimally invasive surgery are often better than those achieved with traditional surgery. These scars are also easier to hide with clothing.
Less Risk of Injury to Organs
There is less risk of injury to the organs because the incisions are smaller, meaning that if an organ becomes injured, it will take longer for symptoms to appear, increasing the chance of successful treatment. There is also a lower risk of infection in these organs due to fewer openings in their defenses. Smaller instruments are used, so there is no need to cut through muscles and other tissues.
Less Stress and Anxiety
Since the surgery is done under local anesthesia, it causes less stress and anxiety. There are also no incisions in the skin, so there is no postoperative pain at the incision site. In addition, since patients will regain consciousness faster after anesthesia, they will communicate with their loved ones immediately following surgery, reducing stress levels even more. Mental health can be affected by stress and anxiety after surgery. Minimally invasive surgery reduces patients’ experience, which means higher mental health throughout recovery.
There are many benefits to minimally invasive surgery, including reduced pain, fewer postoperative complications, fewer systemic risks (including blood clots), lighter scarring, lower risk of organ injury, less stress and anxiety, faster recovery time, and reduced recovery hospital costs. If you are considering surgery, ask your doctor if minimally invasive surgery is an option for you.
