Laparoscopy is a type of minimally invasive, minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows the surgeon to gain access to the inside of the abdomen and pelvis without the need for large incisions and cuts in the skin. During laparoscopy, a thin tube connected to a camera called a laparoscope is used and ed into the abdomen through a small incision.
It is performed through the skin during surgery.
The camera sends images to the video screen, allowing the surgeon to see the inside of the body without major injury to the patient, which helps in diagnosing and treating many diseases affecting the abdominal and pelvic organs.
Advantages of this surgery
The advantages of this technology include the following
Quick recovery.
Reducing the length of hospitalization.
Reducing pain, and as a result reducing the consumption of painkillers.
Noticeably better aesthetic results, reduced scarring.
Reducing complications, especially complications from the surgical incision, such as infection.
Why resort to this surgery?
Laparoscopic procedures for the purpose of diagnosis or for the purpose of surgery are classified as follows:
Laparoscopy is performed for the purpose of diagnosis in cases where there is suspicion of a problem in the abdomen or pelvis, and the inability to accurately diagnose the problem by non-invasive methods, such as the following cases:
Chronic pelvic pain.
Fertility problems.
Part of the examination after an accident in the abdominal area, in order to diagnose a ruptured diaphragm, a ruptured spleen, or bleeding in the abdominal cavity.
Laparoscopy is used for surgery in many cases, such as
Cholecystectomy.
appendectomy.
Surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux.
Colectomy.
Splenectomy.
Inguinal hernia treatment.
Laparoscopy is commonly used in gynecology for many conditions, such as
Excision of ovarian cysts in addition to preserving normal ovarian tissue.
Repair of the fallopian tubes.
Connecting the fallopian tubes.
Treatment of ectopic pregnancy.
Treatment of ovarian torsion.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome treatment.
Hysterectomy.
Removal of fibroids from the uterus.
Surgery risks
Many people experience mild abdominal pain or discomfort after surgery, but serious problems are uncommon, although they can include bleeding at the wound site and infection.
before surgery
Preparation for surgery is usually done by
Fasting, i.e. abstaining from food and drink, including water, for 6 hours or more prior to surgery if it is planned to be performed under general anesthesia.
The need to wear loose clothing.
Surgery steps
Laparoscopy is performed through several steps as follows
Laparoscopy is performed under general or local anesthesia in some cases.
The surgeon makes one or more small incisions in the abdomen.
The surgeon s a laparoscope, small surgical instruments, and a tube used to pump gas into the abdomen to widen the area, making it easier for the surgeon to see inside the body.
The surgeon moves the scope around the area to view images of the abdomen and pelvic organs on a computer screen.
Gas is removed from the abdomen after the operation, the incisions are closed with stitches, and a bandage is applied.
After the surgery
You can often go home the same day as your laparoscopy, although you may need to stay in the hospital overnight.
