Endoscopic abdominal surgery:
A) requires a larger incision than traditional surgery and is only used for obese patients.
B) is more likely to result in incisional hernias.
C) requires less time for healing than conventional surgery.
D) refers to a procedure whereby the lower six thoracic nerves are anesthetized allowing the patient to be awake during abdominal surgery.
E) refers to a procedure whereby abdominal surgery is performed via instruments passed through the alimentary tract.
Ans: C
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