Advantages of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Using laparoscopic techniques, specialized equipment and at times robotic assistance, the expert surgeons in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery are able to make tiny, precise movements through very small incisions.
These innovative techniques cause minimal trauma to the body. Minimally invasive surgery can offer the following advangtages:
- Quicker recovery
- Less scarring
- Less pain after surgery
ONLINE VIDEO: Advantages of Robotic Surgery
Mark Talamini MD, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery UCSD, talks about the latest trends in surgery such as the use of robotics to perform minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Talamini discusses the advantages of these new technologies and how they are best applied. He is recognized as one of the leading authorities on laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery in the U.S. (52 minutes) 
Watch it now using RealPlayer.