A Study on the Effects of Minimally Invasive Surgery on Recovery Outcomes and Length of Hospitalization

Abstract

Background: The benefits of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures over traditional open surgical procedures (OSPs) have made them more popular, including decreased pain, lower risk of infection, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and smaller incisions. Assessment and conclusions of the outcomes of patient recovery after surgery are crucial in the work of providing care and optimizing surgical efficiency.

Aim: To compare the outcomes of minimally invasive surgery and post-operative recovery period, as well as the length of hospital stay, in surgical patients.

Methodology: It was a retrospective observational study carried out in the Department of General Surgery, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India during one year. A total of 120 patients who underwent minimally invasive surgical procedures were included in the study. Relevant medical information, such as age, gender, surgical area, and any complications were retrieved from the hospital database and statistically processed. Demographic data, surgical intervention and postoperative complications, pain scores, length of hospital stay, and recovery status were extracted from the hospital records and analyzed statistically.

Results: The patients' postoperative recovery was good, with a decrease in pain and early mobilization in most. Uncomplicated cases were significantly shorter in hospital stay. A small number of patients had minor postoperative complications. Many of the benefits found were improved rates of return to normal activity and reduced infection rates.

Conclusion: However, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) showed great success in the post-surgical outcomes, such as fewer hospitalizations and recovery profiles. An early recognition, well-chosen patients, and adequate peri-operative care play a significant role in the success of surgery.

Keywords: Minimally invasive surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Recovery outcomes, Hospital stay, Postoperative complications