Just found this today on a hysterectomy board. There's a new hyst procedure that has just ONE tiny incision in your belly button. It's called the SILS Hysterectomy:
http://www.sils.com/hysterectomy/pages.aspx?page=SILSQuoteFewer/Smaller Incisions
For women who undergo the SILS™ hysterectomy, the single incision in the belly button avoids the large incision made in the lower abdomen involved in typical open hysterectomy and the multiple small incisions required for standard laparoscopic surgery.
Potential for No Visible Scar
The SILS™ procedure requires only a single incision that is slightly smaller than the diameter of a nickel. By hiding this small incision within the belly button, the SILS™ hysterectomy may eliminate the visible scars typically associated with surgery.
Possible Reduction in Pain and Recovery Time
The SILS™ hysterectomy may reduce the wound pain when compared to traditional abdominal and laparoscopic procedures. Because the SILS™ approach only requires a small incision in the belly button, women can avoid the trauma associated with additional cutting through multiple layers of skin, muscle and connective tissue required to access the uterus, an aspect of other surgical options that may require extra time to heal. The minimally invasive nature of this approach may also result in the potential for reduced recovery time.
I think this is pretty interesting stuff =) For elective hysts like
most guys get, this is definitely new twist on hysts.
Total Laparoscopic Hysts (TLH) exist now, but have 4-5 incisions instead of just one. I do highly suggest all guys look into TLH, whether regular or this new type, because you're only out of work for 2 weeks and some can go home the same day!
