What is laparoscopy?
Laparoscopy
is a surgical procedure performed through very small incisions in the abdomen, using
specialized instruments. This type of surgery is also called 'minimally invasive
surgery' or 'keyhole surgery.
Laparoscopy is direct visualization of the abdominal cavity, ovaries, the tubes
and uterus by using a laparoscopy.
The laparoscope is a long thin instrument with a light source at its tip, to light
up the inside of the abdomen or pelvis. Camera carries images to a video monitor,
which the surgeon can view in real time. Specialized surgical instruments can be
inserted through the laparoscope, and through small incisions nearby.
Laparoscopy is used either to treat the problem
(laparoscopic surgery) or to diagnose it (diagnostic laparoscopy). With laparoscopy,
the doctor can identify diseased organs, take tissue samples for biopsy, and remove
abnormal growths.
What are the advantages of laparoscopic surgery?
- Less post-operative pain
- Better cosmetic results
What surgeries can be done by laparoscopy?
- Appendecectomy
- Hernia Repair
-
Gall-Bladder Surgery
- Hysterectomy
- Adhesiolysis
- Tubal
ligation (Family planning surgery)
Comparison between open and Laparoscopic surgery
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Laparoscopic Surgery |
Open Surgery |
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Small Incisions (less than ½ an inch)
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Large Incision
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Hospital stay is 1 to 3 days
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Hospital stay of about 5 days
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Patients usually return to work in 5 to 10 days
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Return to work in about 4 weeks
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Lesser risk of Infection
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Greater risk of infection
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Less pain
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More painful
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Less chance of hernias
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More chance of hernias
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