Open AccessThe voice of Holland: Dutch public and patient′s opinion favours single-port laparoscopy
Author(s) -
Sofie Fransen,
Epm Broeders,
L P S Stassen,
Bouvy Nd
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of minimal access surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0972-9941
pISSN - 1998-3921
DOI - 10.4103/0972-9941.134874
Subject(s) - medicine , laparoscopy , port (circuit theory) , population , surgery , general surgery , environmental health , electrical engineering , engineering
Single-port laparoscopy is prospected as the future of minimal invasive surgery. It is hypothesised to cause less post operative pain, with a shorter hospitalisation period and improved cosmetic results. Population- and patient-based opinion is important for the adaptation of new techniques. This study aimed to assess the opinion and perception of a healthy population and a patient population on single-port laparoscopy compared with conventional laparoscopy.