The University Hospital Frequently Asked Questions About Videosurgery Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, director of University Hospital s Center for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Videosurgery, answers some frequently asked questions about videosurgery and specific procedures. However, he is unable to respond to inquiries about specific medical cases. Videosurgery involves the use of a thin, telescope-like instrument with a camera attached and specially designed surgical instruments.
Surgeons use the camera as a guide to performing surgery or as a diagnostic tool.
What began with primarily abdominal and gynecological applications has expanded to virtually every area of the body. Coronary artery bypass, morbid obesity surgery, achilles tendon repair, and varicose vein treatment are but a few of the many procedures that can be done using videosurgery today. Videosurgery can also be used for diagnostic purposes, such as taking a biopsy. Videosurgery is a relatively young specialty, with new procedures constantly being developed, tested, and refined. A key factor to choosing a videosurgeon is training.