Pulling A Rabbit Out Of The Kitty Cat

I had surgery on my eye. Not recently, but historically. I actually had a cornea replaced. It's one thing to have to go through surgery . It's another to have to be awake and SEE the surgery performed. To me, that's treacherous. But corneal transplant is still considered relatively common. It's treated as an outpatient surgery that doesn't require a night in the hospital. This is considered "non-invasive surgery". That's a good thing. The surgeon didn't put anything in my body cavity besides a healthier perspective and respect for the medical profession.

What is the definition of "invasive surgery?" Invasive surgery involves making an incision in the patient's body and inserting instruments or other medical devices into it. By definition, this type of surgery is much more serious. The recovery time is usually a little longer than non-invasive surgery because it usually requires at least an overnight stay in a hospital. Also, surgeries that require the opening of the body lend greater possibilities of infection, rejection of implants, or other post-operative complications. In the end, invasive surgeries from a financial standpoint is much costlier. So it's the trend for the healthcare industry and medical profession to encourage alternative, innovative methods of performing surgeries that have the least potential for post-op complications, promote quicker recovery time, and, in the end, is much more cost effective.

click and read:http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/03/kidney.vagina.surgery/index.html

I cannot imagine puling a major organ out of an existing orifice. Can you? Thinking about it makes me quesy. What organ would you choose to pull out of your Whoo-Haa? What if you don't have a Whoo-Haa--where's the organ coming through?

I really have nothing else to add, after you read it. Except, well...the title to this blog says it all. It's fascinating that our healthcare system is continually looking for cheaper ways to perform invasive surgery. Cause that's what it all boils down to in the end..the cost.

I'm trying to think now what organ is close to the buttock...? Hmmm....