Advantages and Disadvantages of a Minimally Invasive Surgery
Several studies were done to compare minimally invasive surgery like video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS) with traditional surgery, and it was discovered that people who went through the former experienced the following conditions:
- Reduced postoperative discomfort
- A short period in the hospital
- Quick recovery and return to normal daily activities
They also became less prone to infection and loss of blood.
You may also experience the following problems when you undergo minimally invasive surgical Treatment:
- Organs close to the surgery site may be affected. Such organs include the heart, spinal cord, and pericardium (the heart’s lining).
- Excess blood loss may require transfusion for stability or switching to a larger incision.
- Pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid between the chest cavity wall (pleura) and the thin layers of tissue around the lung.
- Drainage after the surgery
- Bleeding or infection after the surgery.