What is the difference between open and lap surgery?
The only difference is the size of the incision. Traditional or open surgery is one where there is an abdominal incision from 8-12 inches long. Lap surgery is done by making five or six small incisions about 1/4 to inch each. A laparoscope is inserted into the incision and is connected to a video camera and shows on a monitor. The entire operation is performed inside the abdomen after gas has been used to expand the abdomen.
