Minimal invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) is done using long or suitably adapted instruments combined with a video system that gives a good view of all internal structures without damaging them.
Observations show that operations using Minimal invasive surgery are less painful, patients get up faster and there is less need for rehabilitation, so hospital time is reduced. The operation can often be carried out as an out-patient. Patients can resume their normal activities faster as the need arises.
For hips and knees particularly, keyhole surgery gives access to the operating site without tissue damage. Operatory bleeding is minimal, which means that blood transfusions are unnecessary except in unusual, limited cases.
Minimal invasive surgery reduces time in hospital and therefore the risk of infection.
Minimal invasive surgery is done using long or suitably adapted instruments combined with a video system that gives a good view of all internal structures without damaging them.