- female
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
My doctor recommended either open surgery or laparoscopy for my condition and I'm not sure which one to choose. Can you explain the pros and cons of each? Also how many stitches should I expect after the procedure?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Open surgery often involves a single, larger cut while laparoscopic surgery uses several smaller ones. This typically results in less pain and a shorter hospital stay for those undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Furthermore, open surgery may leave a larger scar compared to the minor scarring from laparoscopic surgery.
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