Is open surgery better than closed surgery? Surgeries, which are among the most effective methods used in the treatment of diseases, have undergone a significant transformation thanks to advances in medicine.

While conventional methods lag behind in many respects, the concept of closed surgery is becoming more widely discussed.

Although both types of surgery have many advantages in themselves, laparoscopic surgery, known as closed surgery, provides great comfort to both patients and doctors. While open surgery may sometimes become a necessity rather than an option, if the doctor recommends laparoscopy, patients choosing this method gain many benefits.

What is open surgery?

What is open surgery? Open surgery, a classic surgical intervention, involves cutting the skin and subcutaneous tissues covering the diseased tissue or organ under general or high spinal anesthesia. The aim is to reach and treat the organ or tissue through an incision made near the relevant area.

The incision length is longer compared to closed surgery, and pain is greater. At the same time, the risk of infection may be higher.

Another drawback of open surgery is the relatively longer healing time. Both the patient's discharge from the hospital and recovery at home, as well as the return to daily life, take longer. Especially when compared to closed surgery, the healing process may vary by at least 1 to 2 weeks.

What is closed surgery?

What is closed surgery? Laparoscopy, also known as closed surgery, is a procedure in which trocars — tubes ranging from 3 millimeters to 1 centimeter — are inserted into the abdominal cavity to reach the relevant area. Through these tubes, an optical device with a camera and other medical instruments are inserted into the abdominal cavity.

This procedure is especially practical in treating female diseases since the genital organs are located in the abdominal cavity, which provides great convenience to the doctor. With the camera inserted, the doctor can easily see the organs and use other instruments to treat the patient or the damaged organ/tissue.

Which gynecological diseases are treated with closed surgery?

• Infertility surgery
• Removal of ovarian cysts
• Removal of uterus or ovaries
• Tying or removal of fallopian tubes
• Removal of fibroids
• Surgical treatment of microbial infections (such as abscesses)
• Diagnosis or removal of pelvic masses
• Diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence
• Diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer
• Correction of pelvic organ prolapse
• Treatment of uterine cancer

Why closed surgery?

• It causes less pain and sensitivity after the operation.
• Recovery and return to daily life are faster.
• Less blood loss occurs during the operation.
• No scar remains after the operation.
• The risk of hernia after the operation is significantly reduced.
• The risk of adhesions inside the abdomen after the operation is significantly reduced.

We wish you healthy days.

Clinic and Contact Information

Op. Dr. Serpil Kırım also serves the Başakşehir area.

 Address: Tahtakale Mahallesi, Fırat 1 Street No: 4/1 Inner Door No: 64, Bahçeşehir, Istanbul
 Phone: +90 530 567 59 56