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Question 1

Describe keyhole surgery

Answer 1

Small incisions are made at the area of the body that requires surgery.
A small camera and the surgical equipment needed are inserted through these small incisions to repair the damaged area

Question 2

Explain why keyhole surgery is beneificial for the patient

Answer 2

Smaller incisions result in: less blood lost, les pain, less scarring, decreased likelihood of infection, and shorter hositpal stays due to decreased recovery time for these incisions