Table 1 Comparison between laparoscopic surgery and laparotomy
Laparoscopic surgery | Laparotomy | |
|---|---|---|
Length of skin incision | Small | Large |
Operation time | Long | Short |
Postoperative pain | Mild | Severe |
Postoperative recovery | Quick | Slow |
Risk of incisional hernia | Low | High |
Risk of surgical site infection | Low | High |
Length of hospitalization | Short | Long |
Laparoscopic skills | Necessary | Unnecessary |
Observation in the abdominal cavity | Possible | Impossible |
Laparoscopic equipment | Necessary | Unnecessary |
Medical cost | High | Low |
Anesthesia | General | General or local |