How is minimally invasive surgery different from other kinds of pediatric surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery is a technique in which pediatric surgeons perform operations through Band-Aid size incisions. Minimally invasive surgery uses a slender tubular instrument called an endoscope that visually examines the interior of a bodily canal or hollow organ such as the colon, bladder or stomach. Minimally invasive surgery can shorten hospital stays, reduce post-operative discomfort, minimize scarring and allow for a quicker return to normal activities. Why is Children’s Mercy the best children’s hospital for minimally invasive surgery? The center’s director, George M. Whitfield Holcomb, III, M.D., is one of the nation’s leading experts in innovative new minimally invasive surgery procedures. Children’s Mercy, Kansas City, Missouri, offers state-of-the-art surgical facilities specifically equipped for pediatric minimally invasive surgical operations for children of all ages. What are some of the common minimally invasive surgeries for children? Children’s Mercy offers lap
