Minimally invasive surgical wounds usually take 1 to 2 weeks to heal.
Minimally invasive surgery usually refers to laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery, which mainly includes laparoscopic gallbladder and appendectomy, or laparoscopic radical gastric cancer surgery. The minimally invasive incisions for the first two are smaller, usually about 1cm long, and can heal in 1 week after surgery. The minimally invasive incision for radical gastric cancer is usually about 5cm in length, and the healing time is longer, usually 1~2 weeks.
After minimally invasive surgery, wound care should be strengthened, and the wound should be avoided contacting with water or bumping and squeezing, so as to avoid wound infection or injury. Regular dressing changes should be performed by the doctor to observe the wound for redness, swelling, oozing and other abnormalities, as well as to sterilize the wound. After the operation, you should also reduce the intake of spicy and stimulating foods and avoid drinking alcohol, so as not to affect the healing of the wound.
After minimally invasive surgery, wound care should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor, which is conducive to promoting wound healing. Depending on the specific type of surgery, the wound can usually heal in 1-2 weeks after minimally invasive surgery.