In a traditional open procedure, a large incision is made to the abdominal area to expose the tissues and structures inside for exploration and procedures. By performing the surgery laparoscopically and robotically, Dr. Albrecht only needs to make a small incision of up to 1.5 cm in length, providing many benefits versus open procedures including reduced risk of bleeding during surgery, less painful healing process, smaller scar, reduced risk of infection, and quicker return to normal routine.