ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPY TECHNIQUES IN GENERAL SURGERY: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW.

Abstract

Minimally invasive surgery, also known as laparoscopy, has profoundly transformed the field of surgery over the past few decades. This surgical approach, in contrast to traditional open surgery, is characterized by the use of small incisions and specialized instruments to perform surgical procedures. It has demonstrated a number of notable advantages, such as reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times for patients. This article consists of an integrative review of advanced laparoscopy techniques in general surgery. This is an integrative review, in which basic, qualitative, exploratory and bibliographic research was carried out in the following databases: Pubmed, MedlinePlus, Biblioteca Eletrônica Científica Online and Google Scholar. Minimally invasive surgery has undergone significant advances over the years, driven by progress in techniques, technologies and robotics. Today, procedures such as endoluminal resection surgery, image-guided navigation, and remotely controlled robotic surgery have become commonplace in operating rooms. Furthermore, recent innovations such as robotic-assisted surgery, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, and single-incision laparoscopic surgery represent the latest advances in minimally invasive surgery. Featured technologies include Amadeus Composer and TELELAP Alf-X. Minimally invasive surgery represents a significant advancement in surgical practice, offering clear benefits such as reduced pain, shorter recovery times and shorter hospital stays.