The beneficial effects of any surgical procedure also depend on the patient’s commitment to the agreed upon lifestyle changes that he/she needs to follow after surgery. If the patient successfully maintains the healthy lifestyle recommended by his/her doctor, he/she can expect to experience the full benefits of the operation. This is why a psychological evaluation is important for patients considering surgical solutions to their health problems. Benefits of MIP Compared to traditional open surgery, MIP has many benefits:
- It helps you recover sooner--- With open surgery, typical recovery time ranges from six to eight weeks. However, with MIP, recovery times are typically shorter. That means you can get back to your routine in less time with MIP than it might take with conventional surgery.
- It causes less scarring--- Many conventional surgeries leave patients with large, unsightly scars. That's not the case with MIP. Most incisions from MIP are small (about the size of a dime), and many people won't even notice them after they have healed.
- It causes less pain--- Since MIP requires smaller incisions than open surgery does, the procedure is less disruptive to the body. As a result, there is typically less pain associated with MIP and less need for pain medication following the procedure.
- It is just as effective as conventional surgery--- Many abdominal surgeries can be performed by either MIP or a conventional method. It's important to know that the surgical outcomes are the same. MIP has been shown to be just as effective as conventional surgery for many procedures, such as: - Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal)
- Appendectomy
- Ventral hernia repair
- Hemorrhoid surgery
- Hysterectomy
- Surgery for acid reflux (GERS)
- Gastric Bypass surgery for treatment of morbid obesity
Consult with your doctor to see if you are a candidate for MIP. | 
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