ReviewCureus2024
Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic Versus Open Procedures in Specific General Surgical Interventions.
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41 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- AI-based automated bleeding monitoring in conventional and robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery: a systematic review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Comparison of 2D and 3D visualization in minimally invasive and robotic surgery: a systematic review.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Pooled it
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes associated with incisional and organ/space surgical site infections in abdominal surgery patients.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2025Pooled it
- Does quality of life improve after complex incisional hernia repair? A systematic review.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Proteomics approach to discovering non-invasive diagnostic biomarkers and understanding the pathogenesis of endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of translational medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Impact of acute sleep deprivation on laparoscopic performance: a prospective, randomized crossover trial.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Trial
- The Benign COMPARE Study: Comparing Perioperative Outcomes of Benign Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic, da Vinci Robotic, and Open Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Evidence.Annals of surgery open : perspectives of surgical history, education, and clinical approaches · 2026Article
- Screening criteria for drainage-free patients after retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenal tumor resection and their prospective validation study value.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2026Article
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- The role of esketamine in enhancing postoperative recovery and pain management in laparoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.European journal of anaesthesiology and intensive care · 2026Review
- Gynaecological Laparoscopy Surgery Complicated Into CORespirology case reports · 2026Article
- Evaluating the Role of Surgical Telementoring in the Acquisition of Surgical Skills in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Surgical Complications in Conventional and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in an Ecuadorian Reference Hospital.Cureus · 2026Article
- Soft Robotics and Advanced Technologies for Minimally Invasive Bioprinting: The Future of Internal Organ Repair.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Review
- From gaze to proficiency: deep learning-driven prediction of novice performance in laparoscopic training using AOI-dependent metrics.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgery for Advanced-Stage Ovarian Cancer: A 10-Year Data Analysis.Cureus · 2026Article
- Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Adnexal Surgery Versus Open Adnexal Surgery for Adnexal Masses.Cureus · 2026Article
- Case report: small bowel volvulus following laparoscopic-assisted Soave pull-through for adult Hirschsprung disease: a diagnostic dilemma.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Short-term postoperative outcomes of open and minimally invasive pyeloplasty: evidence from a NSQIP database.World journal of urology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Laparoscopic and open surgeries are two distinct surgical approaches with significantly different procedures and outcomes. Minimally invasive surgery, also known as laparoscopic surgery, utilizes small incisions and specialized instruments like the laparoscope to perform procedures. This contrasts with open surgery, which requires larger incisions to directly access the surgical site. Open surgery was the preferred approach for any invasive procedure until the introduction of new technological advances in the form of laparoscopy. While laparoscopy is still evolving, preliminary results demonstrate promise for various operations. Open surgery provides the healthcare professional with more liberty in the form of increased visualization, but it also increases tissue damage and hospital stays. Laparoscopic and open procedures are both valuable surgical methods with advantages and disadvantages. While open surgery is favored for difficult patients, laparoscopic surgery offers a quicker recovery and fewer scars. The choice between the two approaches depends on the patient's condition, surgical demands, and the surgeon's skills. As these methods develop, they become increasingly important for offering safe and efficient surgical treatments across a range of medical specialties.
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