Advance Laparoscopy

what is laparoscopy ?

A laparoscopy is an operation performed under general anesthesia, which involves looking at the organs within your pelvis and abdomen with a thin telescope called a laparoscope. It is also referred to as keyhole surgery. It is done to find the cause of problems such as pelvic pain, painful periods, infertility, or painful sex. It is done to remove ovarian cyst/ adnexal masses, for ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, removal of part of the uterus for various pathologies like fibroid, adenomyosis, adhesiolysis, and also performed for malignancy of multiple organs

How is the operation done?

You will usually be admitted to a ward for 1-2 nights, depending upon the type of operation. The operation requires small made on your tummy. This is used to fill your abdomen with gas to provide space around your organs so that your womb, tubes, and ovaries can be seen clearly. The laparoscope is then passed through, with a camera attached. Another one or two minor cuts of a few mm may be needed to help get a good view of your pelvis or to perform keyhole surgery. Then depending upon the nature of the procedure, affected uterus/cervix/tubes/ovary/vagina are removed partially or entirely; if it’s just a diagnostic laparoscopy, the problem is identified, and correction is done with or without biopsy.

What should I expect after a laparoscopy?

  • If you have had a short general anesthetic, once you are awake, you will be offered a drink of water or a cup of tea and something light to eat before you go home
  • You can expect some pain and discomfort in your lower abdomen for the first few days after your operation. You may also have some pain in your shoulder. This is a common side effect of the procedure.
  • Your cuts will initially be covered with a dressing. You should be able to take this off about 24 hours after your operation and have a wash or shower
  • You may get a small amount of vaginal bleeding for 24 to 48 hours.
  • Your cuts will be closed by stitches generally removed about five to seven days after your operation.

When should I seek medical advice after a laparoscopy?

  • Burning and stinging when you pass urine or pass urine frequently
  • Red and painful skin around your scars
  • Increasing abdominal pain
  • A painful, red, swollen, hot leg or difficulty bearing weight on your legs:
  • There is no improvement in your symptoms

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