Is keyhole surgery available at Portsmouth Hospitals?
Thousands of patients have already benefited from keyhole surgery in Portsmouth. Many operations previously done with a large cut through the skin are now being performed through small 1/2 inch keyholes (known as laparoscopy) or through natural orifices like the mouth or urethra (known as endoscopy). This allows quicker recovery as well as less pain and infection. These operations may be for gallstones, kidney stones, hernia, appendicitis, heartburn, bowel tumours and bleeding, gynaecology and joint problems. It has meant many planned procedures can now be done safely as day-cases. Patients usually prefer this and and it is a cost-effective use of NHS resources. Why do we need these digital keyhole theatres? Recent advances in digital video and computer technology have vastly improved the precision, efficiency and safety of keyhole surgery. We have all seen the better images on our television screens when we move from analogue to digital. So it is with surgery. These theatres allow mor
