Historically, invasive, large incisions were necessary to perform “open” abdominal surgical procedures. While effective, this method increased the possibility of multiple complications, including post ...

Laparoscopic or "minimally invasive" surgery is a specialized technique for performing surgery. In the past, this technique was commonly used for gynecologic surgery and for gall bladder surgery. Over ...

Neoadjuvant ONO-4578, an EP4 antagonist, in combination with nivolumab after chemoradiation therapy in locally advanced resectable rectal cancer. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2025 ASCO ...

The primary goal of surgery is to provide the best possible care according to evidence-based medicine. Development of new instruments enables innovative surgeries that result in smaller perioperative ...

Led by Ovunc Bardakcioglu, MD. a gastrointestinal surgeon at SLU Hospital, the single-incision surgery team has already performed a number of gastrointestinal procedures, including appendectomies, ...

Laparoscopy was one of the most significant surgical advances of the twentieth century and laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been recognized since 1987, when Phillipe Mouret performed the first ...

One-port, single-incision laparoscopy is part of the natural development of minimally invasive surgery. Refinement and modification of laparoscopic instrumentation has resulted in a substantial ...

Dr. Ponsky answers the question: 'What Is Laparoscopy, When Is It Used?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is laparoscopy, and when is it used in the treatment of prostate cancer? Answer: Laparoscopy ...

How long does recovery take after endometriosis surgery? Here’s what to expect after laparoscopy, from the hospital stay to ...

SLU Hospital Launches Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Program Saint Louis (Mo.) University Hospital recently launched a new single-incision laparoscopic surgery program, which is an advancement ...