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Category Archives: Charles R Finley

Evolving technology > Single-incision laparoscopic surgery SILS > Reduces scars > Helps patients heal more quickly > Emory Crawford Long Hospital > Single entry point > Remove gallbladders > Appendixes > Parts of the colon > Standard four to six skin incisions > Standard laparoscopic surgery > Charles R Finley > Edward Lin

Is single-incision laparoscopic surgery an evolving technology which is showing great promise for patients who need minimally-invasive surgery? Is there less chance of infection, less scarring and better cosmetic results, meaning patients can recover faster because there are fewer incisions? Can we expect to see this technique being applied to more and more general laparoscopic […]