Transluminal endoscopic surgery, is a type of surgery performed through the natural orifices of the body, leaving no scars.
The vagina, rectum, mouth, stomach, urethra and the navel, are the orifices used to perform this type of surgery, the vagina being the most used orifice, as it allows a minimal invasion of the abdomen and removes the necessary tissues.
Surgeons who perform this type of surgery are guided by images of the inside of the body, transmitted by a computer.
Indications
Vesicle removal, cancerous tumor removal, tissue biopsy, fallopian tube ligament, appendix removal (in the case of appendicitis) and gastroesophageal reflux.
Purpose of Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery
The purpose of transluminal endoscopic surgery is to make the operation less invasive and with a less painful postoperative period, but with the same effectiveness as other types of surgery.
Benefits of Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery
The main benefits of transluminal endoscopic surgery are:
- Less trauma to the abdominal wall; Lower risk of infection; Less risk of complications from surgical wounds; Ease of access to certain organs (especially in cases of obesity); Absence of hernias and adhesions; Faster recovery; Less painful postoperative period; Better aesthetic aspect;
Transluminal endoscopic surgery is a type of surgery performed through the natural orifices of the body, leaving no scars.
This type of surgery can be performed from simple procedures such as appendicitis, to the removal of cancerous tumors.
