Are there any draw backs of laparoscopic surgery?
A. The danger is from the inexperienced laparoscopic surgeon as there is rarely a more experienced person available for guidance in case of difficulty. Unlike the USA and UK there is no training program here and all depends on individual enterprise. The safer surgeons do not consider it an insult to their ego if they have to convert a laparoscopic procedure to open in case of difficulty. Apart from this, the only other thing is the reduction of sympathy levels from relatives as the hospital stay is so short. Unlike most other professions, changes within the medical profession are met with some resistance and scepticism. Successful examples and a positive approach are essential for the implementation of such programs. This figure should rise with increase in awareness amongst general practitioners and the public. The future generations while reading the history of surgery will wonder why operations were ever done open. surgerytimes@gmail.com click here for free email advice The author D
