Wellbeing A-Z -Keyhole surgery

The video discusses the evolution of surgical techniques, focusing on the shift from open surgery to keyhole surgery. Initially, surgeries like gallstone removal required large incisions, leading to significant scarring and long recovery times. Keyhole surgery, which began in 1910 but gained popularity in the 1990s with technological advancements, uses small incisions and offers benefits such as reduced hemorrhaging, less pain, and quicker recovery. The procedure involves inflating the abdomen with carbon dioxide to provide space for the operation.

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