Single Incision

SILS in Turkey

SILS technique is a new surgical method that offers an advantage over conventional laparoscopy or laparoscopic surgery. Pain is minimal after the operation and it is an operation that leaves no scars. In addition, the single incision SILS method used for gastric sleeve and gastric bypass also reduces the postoperative stress of the patients as it achieves better aesthetic results.

With the gastric surgeries performed in the past, large incisions were inevitable in gastric reduction surgeries, which were often performed for weight loss purposes. However, in recent years, the minimally invasive techniques used by surgeons have been able to minimize these incisions and significantly improve the aesthetic results. In this article, we show the advances in minimally invasive surgery, our patients’ shorter recovery times after gastric surgeries, less discomfort and how they benefit from their bodies without leaving scars. Today, the single-incision SILS method replaces the need for open surgery in many procedures.

The benefits of minimally invasive surgery for patients

Minimally invasive surgery mainly consists of multiple smaller incisions. Rather than making a large opening that can traumatize the patient’s skin and muscles, minimally invasive procedures use only a few small incisions to perform procedures inside the body. Laparoscopic surgery after a single incision (SILS) goes a step further: instead of a few small incisions in the stomach, this new procedure requires only one incision. This offers patients a number of additional benefits.

This new form of surgery, also known as single port surgery, single port laparoscopy (SPL), single port access surgery (SAP), or single port scar-less surgery (OPUS), has made advances in the Manufacture of surgical instruments. Small devices can be optimally adapted to the internal structures of the body. These improvements make it easier for surgeons to insert instruments into the body using the SILS procedure with a single small incision of 10-15mm in length.

SILS: Benefits

The main advantage of the SILS technique over conventional laparoscopy is that it is introduced through a single incision. This greatly reduces pain during recovery. It also reduces the risk of inflammation for the patient and accelerates healing. The SILS procedure is aesthetically more effective than conventional laparoscopy because no visible scars are left behind. Don’t you imagine a thin belly without scars? Exactly this result is possible with the SILS method with only one incision! In order to reduce the size of the stomach, operations via the navel are usually carried out in our specialist clinic using the SILS method. The instruments are placed in the navel and the postoperative wound is covered with the navel and is therefore invisible.

Is the SILS method a reliable and proven method?

Although SILS surgery is a new surgical method, thousands of surgeries have been performed worldwide. Clinical studies on the SILIS method have shown that patients are more satisfied with both the pain sensation and the aesthetic results achieved. Another clinical study on 100 gastric surgery patients found that the SILS method was better at relieving postoperative pain.

Are there risks?

Contrastingly SILS is an application that reduces risks. SILS also reduces the risk of serious nerve damage.

Complications are more common with open surgery or standard laparoscopy. SILS is a popular and successful technique used by experienced surgeons to reduce the stomach through gastric bypass or gastric sleeve.

Can a single port operation be performed multiple times?

SILS offers a greater benefit for patients who want to lose weight. In conventional laparoscopic surgery, in order for the patient to have a better abdomen and figure, the surgeon has to make a slightly longer incision. This single incision reduces the risk of volvulus when parts of the organs are knotted together.

Is SILS method always preferred?

Although the SILS method offers numerous advantages, it is not always recommended. Single-port surgery cannot be performed, especially in obese patients, because the instruments are not long enough to perform the procedure safely. Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for gastric reduction may not always be appropriate. SILS is not an appropriate surgical method when two body structures need to be sewn together or internal organs are difficult to reach.

Is minimally invasive surgery possible for every patient?

Neither SILS nor other minimally invasive techniques can be performed if the organs are too close to a large blood vessel or if there is severe inflammation in the body. In this case, open surgery is required.

Do doctors in Turkey have SILS experience?

Internationally, it may take time to replace traditional laparoscopic surgery as standard practice as the learning curve is relatively long. Our surgeons in Turkey know the process of many successful operations. They also know the tricks needed to avoid complications. On the other hand, doctors in Europe still prefer classic surgical procedures. However, this has disadvantages such as scars, pain and long recovery time.