SURGICAL APPROACHES EXPLAINED Surgery is a treatment in which a part of the body is cut open so that a part. With any type of surgery, the length of your stay in hospital and th surgery you have, what your general health is like and on whether any about any surgery recommended for you. Many hospitals produce their own information leaflets about the types you can ask either your surgeon or specialist nurse if this is available. Surgery can be approached in one of four ways: Keyhole Surgery: Keyhole surgery is done through very small incisions in your skin with light source). The surgeon carries out the operation by using special in less pain and reduce your length of stay in hospital (when compared t conditions – having keyhole surgery will depend on the site and type o If keyhole surgery is offered as the best option for you, you may also b especially if the surgeon cannot remove, debulk or bypass your cance Laparoscopic: Laparoscopic surgery is similar to keyhole surgery but refers especiall (the lining of the abdomen). Open Surgery: Open surgery is the most common type of surgery and characterised b bulk or bypass your cancer – staples or stitches will be used to close t Robotic: Robotic surgery uses small incisions, as in keyhole or laparoscopic su robotic arms to carry out the procedure. This procedure is reserved fo
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