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Minimal Access Surgery

OVERVIEW

Minimal access surgery (MAS) for children is a standard and well-liked procedure worldwide. Surgeons who perform minimal access surgery make a few small incisions instead of a single large one. When it comes to surgery, minimal access surgery aims to perform procedures through incisions that are only a fraction smaller than those required for conventional procedures while achieving similar, if not superior, results and less damage to the patient. The recovery period for your child will also be significantly shorter due to the minimally invasive surgery. Dr MJ Human provides the following minimal access surgeries to children:

Endoscopic Procedures

When performing endoscopic procedures on children, Dr MJ Human is the go-to doctor. A gastroscopy or colonoscopy may be part of an endoscopy. Because they are so minimally invasive, these procedures carry a low level of risk.

The two procedures that Dr MJ Human offers include:

  • Gastroscopy
    The oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum are all examined during a gastroscopy procedure. It's done with the help of a gastroscope — a long, flexible tube with a light and a camera attached to the end. There are many reasons a child may need a gastroscopy to find out what is wrong with their digestive system. The gastroscope can take tissue samples from the stomach or bowel and film them inside the body. With a colonoscopy, a gastroscopy is possible. Preparing for gastroscopy in advance is critical if you want the procedure to go smoothly. In most cases, this can be completed at home. The specific instructions you need to prepare your child for their gastroscopy will be provided by Dr MJ Human when you see him for an appointment.
  • Colonoscopy
    Colonoscopies are commonly performed on children to determine the source of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, or bowel bleeding. A colonoscopy is a procedure in which a Dr MJ Human examines your child's large intestine. Colonoscopes are long, flexible tubes with a light and a camera at the end. To ensure a successful colonoscopy, your child must be fasted for at least eight hours before the procedure. When your child is having a colonoscopy, preparation instructions will be provided to you by Dr MJ Human.

Laparoscopic or Thoracoscopic Procedures

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery that your Dr MJ Human may recommend. This also shortens the post-surgical recovery period. Dr MJ Human uses small incisions in your child's skin to insert hollow tubes called cannulas during this procedure. The tubes are then filled with specialised equipment. With the help of a small camera, Dr MJ Human can see inside your child and perform surgery.

Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery are both minimally invasive procedures that require minimal scarring. However, this procedure necessitates a chest incision rather than an abdominoplasty. Many diseases can be detected and treated with thoracoscopy. To be clear, thoracoscopy is inappropriate for all chest conditions, and each patient is evaluated individually to determine whether a thoracoscopic or open procedure will provide the patient with the best safety and outcome.

FAQ

1What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?
Risks associated with more invasive procedures and recovery time is significantly reduced through minimally invasive procedures.
2Is it safe for my child to have a colonoscopy?
Dr MJ Human uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time and risk for your child, making a colonoscopy a safe procedure.
3Is it safe for my child to have a gastroscopy?
A gastroscopy is a standard procedure amongst children, and with Dr MJ Human using minimally invasive techniques, your child's risks and recovery time are significantly reduced.

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