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Mini Review - Journal of Advanced Surgical Research (2025) Volume 9, Issue 2

Minimally invasive surgery: Precision, recovery, evolution

Aisha Raman*

Department of General Surgery, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India

*Corresponding Author:
Aisha Raman
Department of General Surgery
Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India.
E-mail: aisha.raman@aismed.edu

Received : 04-Apr-2025, Manuscript No. aaasr-201; Editor assigned : 08-Apr-2025, PreQC No. aaasr-201(PQ); Reviewed : 28-Apr-2025, QC No aaasr-201; Revised : 07-May-2025, Manuscript No. aaasr-201(R); Published : 16-May-2025 , DOI : 10.35841/2591-7765-9.2.201

Citation: Raman A. Minimally invasive surgery: Precision, recovery, evolution. aaasr. 2025;09(02):201.

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Introduction

Minimally invasive surgical techniques have profoundly transformed modern medical practice, offering significant advantages over traditional open procedures across numerous specialties. This paradigm shift prioritizes patient well-being through reduced trauma and accelerated recovery. Minimally invasive surgery, encompassing both laparoscopic and robotic techniques, has become a standard approach for colorectal cancer treatment. These methods demonstrate oncological outcomes comparable to open surgery, alongside benefits like reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times. The continuous evolution of surgical techniques and technology promises further advancements in patient care and outcomes [1].

Minimally invasive approaches such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) have revolutionized the treatment of various thoracic conditions. These techniques offer significant advantages over traditional open thoracotomy, including reduced pain, less scarring, and quicker return to normal activities for patients. Ongoing innovations are focused on further minimizing invasiveness and enhancing surgical precision [2].

The field of gynecologic surgery has seen a profound transformation with the adoption of minimally invasive techniques, from conventional laparoscopy to sophisticated robotic platforms. These advancements provide patients with reduced postoperative discomfort, shorter hospital stays, and a quicker return to their daily routines. The trend continues towards refining existing procedures and expanding the application of minimally invasive methods for a broader range of gynecological conditions [3].

Minimally invasive techniques, such as Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) and Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) repairs, have become the preferred methods for inguinal hernia correction. These approaches offer patients distinct advantages like faster recovery times and a lower incidence of chronic pain compared to traditional open surgery. Continuous research and development aim to further enhance these techniques, focusing on new mesh materials and robotic assistance for even better outcomes [4].

Urology has been a pioneer in integrating minimally invasive surgical techniques, with laparoscopy and robotic surgery now serving as the gold standard for many procedures. These methods offer surgeons enhanced precision and patients benefit from quicker recovery. The future of urological surgery involves further integration of artificial intelligence and advanced imaging, promising to improve surgical efficiency and patient safety significantly [5].

Minimally invasive approaches have become the mainstay in bariatric surgery, delivering significant weight loss and resolution of comorbidities with less surgical trauma and faster healing times. The field is continuously exploring novel techniques, improved instrumentation, and refined enhanced recovery protocols. These efforts aim to optimize patient safety and long-term success, adapting to the unique needs of bariatric patients effectively [6].

Minimally invasive spine surgery has brought about a significant shift in treating spinal pathologies, allowing for less muscle dissection, reduced blood loss, and quicker recovery for patients compared to traditional open procedures. Continual technological advancements, including sophisticated navigation systems and robotics, are shaping the future of this specialty. These innovations aim to expand the applicability and enhance the precision of spinal interventions considerably [7].

Robotic-assisted surgery marks a substantial advance in minimally invasive techniques, offering surgeons enhanced dexterity, superior 3D visualization, and improved ergonomic control. These systems are constantly evolving, with ongoing integration of artificial intelligence and haptic feedback. This progression aims to further refine surgical precision and expand the application of robotic platforms across a diverse range of surgical specialties globally [8].

Minimally invasive techniques have profoundly influenced general surgery, leading to significantly reduced recovery times and patient discomfort across a wide spectrum of procedures. This ranges from common interventions like cholecystectomy to more complex abdominal surgeries. The continuous development of advanced instrumentation and innovative surgical platforms keeps refining these techniques, pushing towards even less invasive approaches for better patient outcomes [9].

Integrating Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols with minimally invasive techniques substantially improves patient outcomes, leading to shorter hospital stays and reduced complications. This combined approach optimizes various aspects of perioperative care, including pain management, early mobilization, and nutrition. This demonstrates a powerful synergy, fostering faster and safer patient recovery across multiple surgical specialties, setting a new standard for patient care [10].

 

Conclusion

Minimally invasive surgery, encompassing both laparoscopic and robotic techniques, has become a standard approach across many surgical fields. This shift offers significant patient benefits, including reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times, often with comparable oncological or clinical outcomes to traditional open surgery. Specialties like colorectal cancer treatment, thoracic conditions (using VATS and RATS), gynecologic surgery, inguinal hernia repair (TAPP and TEP), and urology have widely adopted these advanced methods. Urology, in particular, has seen laparoscopy and robotic surgery become the gold standard, enhancing precision and recovery. Bariatric surgery benefits from less surgical trauma and faster healing, while minimally invasive spine surgery reduces muscle dissection and blood loss. Robotic-assisted surgery stands out, providing surgeons with enhanced dexterity, superior 3D visualization, and ergonomic control, continually evolving with Artificial Intelligence and haptic feedback to refine precision and expand applications. General surgery, from cholecystectomy to complex abdominal procedures, has also experienced reduced recovery times and patient discomfort. Furthermore, integrating Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols with minimally invasive techniques substantially improves patient outcomes, leading to shorter hospital stays and fewer complications by optimizing perioperative care. The ongoing evolution in surgical techniques, instrumentation, advanced imaging, and AI integration promises further advancements in patient care, surgical efficiency, and safety across these diverse specialties.

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