dr. yusuf mosuro explains minimally invasive surgery
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DR. YUSUF MOSUROEXPLAINS
‘MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY’
Many people, especially those who have never had to deal with chronic pain, know very little about non-invasive or minimally invasive surgical methods. In fact, there is a good deal of misinformation floating around about the terms, particularly in the media and on the Internet, according to Dr. Yusuf Mosuro.
Myth: Non-invasive surgery is rare.
Fact: Non-invasive procedures, Dr. Yusuf Mosuro says, are becoming more common every year. Instead of using a large opening to gain access to the body, doctors employ a tiny incision to perform what was once a major, complicated operation. Quicker recovery, less scarring, and less discomfort are just three of the advantages to minimally invasive surgeries.
Myth: Minute incisions are only done for the insertion of endoscopes (tiny cameras).
Fact: Yes, endoscopes are often part of minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Yusuf Mosuro points out, but surgeons also insert other instruments that allow them to repair problem areas, explore for more trouble, or remove unwanted tissue (for example). The endoscope is very important but is just one of the devices used in minimally invasive treatments.
Myth: Non-invasive surgery is appropriate in all cases.
Fact: Dr. Yusuf Mosuro highlights the fact that non-invasive surgery is not always the ideal choice, especially when large cancerous tumors are involved, for example. No one approach is always right, so patients are encouraged to speak with their doctors about whether non-invasive surgery is right for them.
