Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin. This procedure is also known as keyhole surgery or minimally invasive surgery.
The advantages of this technique over traditional open surgery include:
A shorter hospital stay and faster recovery time
Less pain and bleeding after the operation
Reduced scarring
What can it be used for?
Gynecologic laparoscopy is an alternative to open surgery. It uses a laparoscope to look inside the pelvic area. Open surgery often requires a large incision. Diagnostic laparoscopy can diagnose whether you have conditions such as endometriosis, or other reasons for infertility or pelvic pain. It can also be a form of treatment. With miniaturized instruments, the gynecologist can perform a variety of surgeries. These include:
Ovarian cysts removal
Fibroid excision
Hysterectomy
Suspensions
Endometriosis ablation
Lysis of adhesions
Reproductive cancers
Tubal ligation
Laparoscopy generally has a shorter healing time than open surgery. It also leaves smaller scars.
Procedure
Laparoscopy is almost always performed under general anesthesia. However, you may still be able to go home the same day.
Once you are asleep, a small needle will be used to fill your abdomen with carbon dioxide gas. The gas keeps the abdominal wall away from your organs, which makes it possible to visualize the organs, facilitates surgeries an reduces the risk of injury.
The surgeon will make a small cut in your navel and insert the laparoscope, which transmits images to a screen. This gives the doctor a clear view of your organs.
What happens next depends on the type of procedure. For diagnosis, the doctor might take a look and then be done. If you need surgery, other incisions will be made. Instruments will be inserted through these holes. Then, surgery is performed using the laparoscope as a guide.
Once the procedure is over, incisions are closed with stitches, you’re bandaged and then sent to recovery.
Recovery time after laparoscopic surgery varies. It depends on what procedure was performed. You may be free to go home a few hours after surgery. You might also have to stay in the hospital for one or more nights. Dr. Ehab can assess your condition and advise the better option for the necessary operation, whether laparoscopic or open surgery. Contact us or call +201221577732 for reservation.
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