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It is indeed progress, all that time spend among the sick and not moving around is very hurtful to the human body. It is mainly that realization that causes the
by teekert 8y ago
It is indeed progress, all that time spend among the sick and not moving around is very hurtful to the human body. It is mainly that realization that causes the difference, and not better surgical techniques I think.
- krylon 8y agoMmmh, one large scar across your abdomen (~20cm, I think in case of my grandfather) vs. four incisions about 1cm each makes a huge difference. Being able to get up and move around on the next day vs. having to lie in bed for weeks certainly makes a difference psychologically, but the laparoscopic procedure does put a much smaller burden on the body, too.