Laparoscopic urologic surgery in Tijuana: tiny incisions
Laparoscopy is the minimally invasive alternative to open surgery. With a camera and slim instruments, through openings under half an inch, we operate on the kidney, ureter, prostate and adrenal gland.
Laparoscopic surgery: what it involves
It is performed through small openings in the abdomen. The laparoscope—a camera showing a magnified view on a monitor—goes through one; the instruments through the others. The abdomen is inflated with gas to create working space.
Patients get the same therapeutic benefit as with open surgery, with less postoperative pain, fewer hospital days, faster recovery and a better cosmetic result. Not every case qualifies: imaging decides.
When is it recommended?
- Kidney tumors (partial or radical nephrectomy)
- UPJ obstruction (pyeloplasty)
- Complex or symptomatic renal cysts
- Adrenal tumors
- Localized prostate cancer
- Non-functioning kidney causing infection or pain
The indication is confirmed at your evaluation.
How the procedure goes
Planning
CT or MRI to map the anatomy, preoperative tests and anesthesia assessment.
Surgery
Under general anesthesia, through three to five small openings. Duration depends on the organ and procedure.
Hospital stay
Generally one to three days. Walking and eating start early.
Follow-up
Stitch removal if needed, pathology result and follow-up plan.
Recovery and aftercare
Pain is usually controlled with oral medication. Most people resume light activity in one to two weeks and physical effort at about a month, depending on the procedure.
You will receive written instructions and a phone number for questions.
Before you decide
Is laparoscopy as safe as open surgery?
In trained hands and well-selected cases it delivers the same result with less trauma. Any laparoscopy may be converted to open surgery if that is safest for the patient.
Will I have scars?
Three to five small marks that fade with time. If a whole organ is removed, one of them is extended by an inch or two.
Is everyone a candidate?
No. Previous abdominal surgery, very large tumors or some heart and lung conditions may favor another approach. It is decided at the evaluation.
This page offers general information and does not replace a medical visit. Every case is assessed individually; results and recovery times vary from person to person.
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