Question

Which of the following apply to surgery using a scope (e.g., a laparoscope or arthroscope)? Check all of the boxes that apply.

minimally invasive

noninvasive

lower risk of infection

less pain and faster recovery times

higher costs

a surgeon is no longer necessary

Answer 1

✓ minimally invasive — True. Laparoscopy/arthroscopy use small incisions and instruments inserted through ports, so they are minimally invasive.

✗ noninvasive — False. They still involve penetrating the body with instruments and small incisions, so they are invasive.

✓ lower risk of infection — Generally true (relative to equivalent open surgery). Smaller incisions and less tissue exposure usually reduce infection risk, though risk is not zero.

✓ less pain and faster recovery times — True in most cases compared with open surgery, because there is less tissue trauma.

✗ higher costs — Not universally true. Specialized equipment and training can raise procedure costs, but shorter hospital stays and faster recovery often make overall costs similar or lower. So this is situational, not a blanket yes.

✗ a surgeon is no longer necessary — False. A trained surgeon (often assisted by a team) is still required to perform and manage scope-based surgery.