Laparoscopic Surgeries

Laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery (MIS), bandaid surgery, or keyhole surgery, is a modern surgical technique used to examine the organs inside the abdomen. It’s a low-risk, minimally invasive procedure that requires only small incisions.Laparoscopy uses an instrument called a laparoscope to look at the abdominal organs. A laparoscope is a long, thin tube with a high-intensity light and a high-resolution camera at the front. The instrument is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall. As it moves along, the camera sends images to a video monitor.Laparoscopy allows your doctor to see inside your body in real time, without open surgery. Your doctor also can obtain biopsy samples during this procedure.

When laparoscopy is used

Laparoscopy can be used to 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 most commonly used in:

  • Gynaecology – The study and treatment of conditions affecting the female reproductive system.
  • Gastroenterology – The study and treatment of conditions affecting the digestive system.
  • Urology – The study and treatment of conditions affecting the urinary system.

Laparoscopy is a commonly performed procedure and serious complications are rare.

Minor complications

Minor complications are estimated to occur in 1 or 2 out of every 100 cases following laparoscopy. They include:

  • infection.
  • minor bleeding and bruising around the incision.
  • feeling sick and vomiting.
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