Umbilical access device                 Final cosmetic result at 4 weeks             LESS surgery to remove a         

          with instruments                             (tan mark from dressing)                 non-functioning painful kidney  

       

Some patients are suitable for LESS surgery. The advantage of this type of surgery over traditional laparoscopic surgery is it can be performed without leaving a scar. This is because the abdominal cavity is accessed using the umbilicus (belly button) which is a natural scar. Post operative pain and recovery is similar to traditional laparoscopic surgery.


Conditions suitable for LESS include:

• renal cyst ablation

• renal cryoablation of a small tumour

• simple (non cancerous) nephrectomy (e.g. painful, non-functioning kidney)