Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access, diagnose a wide range of conditions and operate inside of the abdomen (tummy) and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin.This procedure is also known as keyhole surgery or minimally invasive surgery.
This type of surgery uses a small tube that has a light source and a camera, which relays images of the inside of the abdomen or pelvis to a television monitor.
- A shorter hospital stay and faster recovery time
- Less pain and bleeding after the operation
- Reduced scarring
Laparoscopy help diagnose a wide range of conditions that develop inside the abdomen or pelvis. It can also be used to carry out surgical procedures, such as removing a damaged or diseased organ, or removing a tissue sample for further testing (biopsy)
Laparoscopy is carried out under General Anesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain during the procedure.
During laparoscopy, the surgeon makes one or more small incisions in the abdomen. These allow the surgeon to insert the laparoscope, small surgical tools, and a tube used to pump gas into the abdomen. This makes it easier for the surgeon to look around and operate.
After the procedure, the gas is let out of your abdomen, the incisions are closed using stitches and a dressing is applied.
You can often go home on the same day of your laparoscopy, although you may need to stay in hospital overnight
used to see inside of abdomen and diagnose certain conditions and diseases like endometriosis, blocked Fallopian tubes, Genital Tuberculosis, Pelvic inflammatory disease etc.
used to do various surgical procedures like-
- Removal of Endometriotic cyst
- Removal of Ovarian cyst
- Hysterectomy
- Removal of fibroids
- Removal of tubes or ovaries
- Family planning operation- Tubectomy
- Bladder neck suspension for incontinence
- Infertility Surgery
- Pelvic floor repair for prolapsed
The risks associated with laparoscopy surgery include:
- Risk of damage to internal structures, such as blood vessels, the stomach, bowel, bladder, or ureter.
- Bleeding and the potential need for a blood transfusion.
- Infection
- Hernia
- Adverse reactions to anaesthesia