A client is about to have a cholecystectomy by a surgeon using minimally invasive surgical technique. The most distinct advantage of minimally invasive surgery is:
a. decreased need for postoperative therapy
b. a smaller incision with less scarring
c. no risk of infection
d. the likelihoof of an immediate discharge
B
Minimally invasive surgery is replacing much of traditional types of surgery. Advantages of MIS are smaller incisions resulting in less scarring externally and decreased adhesions internally), less postoperative pain, decreased hospital stay, less risk of infection, prompt return to normal activities and work, and less overall postoperative complications.
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