Endoscopic & minimally invasive surgery

About the specialty

Minimally invasive surgery covers techniques performed through small incisions or natural openings, with a camera and fine instruments: laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, arthroscopy and operative endoscopy.

The choice of technique is the surgeon’s and depends on the condition, the patient’s state of health and the indication. Polycrabat Sevamed coordinates the referral, the stay and follow-up.

Main conditions treated

• Gallbladder disorders
• Hernias
• Joint disorders
• Urinary stones
• Polyps and digestive lesions
• Pleural or thoracic conditions

Types of procedures and techniques

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

• Laparoscopy
• Thoracoscopy
• Arthroscopy
• Operative digestive or urological endoscopy

The patient pathway

1. 01
   Pre-operative assessmentReview of the medical file, available tests and the patient’s clinical situation.
2. 02
   Referral to the right surgeonChoice of the specialist and facility best suited to the medical situation.
3. 03
   SurgeryThe procedure is performed when the indication is confirmed by the medical team.
4. 04
   Hospital stay and monitoringHospital stay and monitoring provided by the facility’s teams.
5. 05
   Post-operative follow-upCheck-up consultations and recommendations from the care team.
6. 06
   Continuity with the referring doctorRelevant information is sent to the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

This approach concerns several surgical disciplines: visceral, orthopaedic, thoracic, urological and gynaecological surgery. It is chosen when the medical indication allows; otherwise, conventional surgery remains the standard.

Health Info guides

Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

• Minimally invasive surgery: benefits, limits and indications→
• Inguinal hernia: when to monitor and when to operate?→
• Gallstones: when is surgery needed?→

All Health Info guides

See also

• Visceral & digestive surgery→
• Trauma & orthopaedics→
• Urological surgery→

International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.