Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS)

Posted On: 07-21-2015

What is Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery?

A minimally invasive procedure, laparoendoscopic single-site surgery involves a single retroperitoneal or abdominal incision in order to access the abdominal cavity. Special articulating or bent tools are used to provide a triangulated view of the surgical area.

Also Known As:

· Abdominal surgery

· Laparoscopic surgery

· LESS

· Keyhole surgery

· Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS)

· Transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (U-LESS)

· Transumbilical endoscopic surgery

· Single-port access laparoscopic surgery

· Single-site laparoscopy (SSL)

· Single-site access (SSA) laparoscopic surgery

· One-port umbilical surgery (OPUS)

Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS) by OrangeCountySurgeons

Conditions Treated with Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery:

Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery may be utilized for conditions such as colorectal cancer, kidney failure, gallbladder stones, urinary tract stones, abdominal diseases, pelvic cavity diseases, adrenal gland tumors, gastrointestinal diseases and uretero-pelvic junction obstruction.

Anesthesia with Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery:

Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery:

Possible risks following laparoendoscopic single-site surgery include swelling, infection, bleeding, damage to nearby organs and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for there to be an intraoperative switch to a more invasive type of surgery.

Prognosis after Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery:

The prognosis for a positive end result following laparoendoscopic single-site surgery is good. There are fewer complications when compared to traditional surgery, but more experience is needed with the specialized tools.