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🔍 Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgery — What's the Difference
Why keyhole surgery isn't always the better choice.
The Core Difference Between Approaches
- In **laparoscopic surgery**, surgeons make a few small incisions and use a camera to guide long, thin instruments.
- **Open surgery** requires a single, larger incision to give the surgeon direct access to the organs.
- We choose the method based on your specific anatomy, the complexity of the procedure, and your medical history.
- Both approaches aim for the same successful outcome.
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