Single-port laparoscopy Single-port laparoscopy Single-port laparoscopy (SPL), is a recently developed technique in laparoscopic surgery. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the surgeon operates almost exclusively through a single entry point, typically the patient’s navel. Unlike a traditional multi-port laparoscopic approach, SPL leaves only a single small scar. SPL is accomplished through a single 20 mm incision in the navel (umbilicus or belly button), or through only a 11 mm incision in the navel, minimizing the scarring and incisional pain associated with the multiple points of entry used during traditional laparoscopic surgery. Specialized equipment for SPL surgery falls into
Cultural views on the navel allowed and what is not, instead of taking decisions according to their whims and fancies." Actor R. Madhavan commented, "I have often been embarrassed to see certain films I have done. ... when I see myself kissing a dancing heroine's navel in some films, I feel ashamed." Actress Taapsee Pannu commented, "I believe the navel is overrated. I think sensuality can be expressed in other ways." Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee said, "I am not very comfortable though I have tried wearing a "lehenga choli" with a stick-on in my navel." Many actresses have opted to hide their navels by wearing