LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera. The laparoscope aids diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with a few small cuts in the abdomen.

Reasons for laparoscopy:

– Unexplained pelvic pain
– Unexplained Infertility
– History of pelvic Infection

Used for diagnosis of:
– Ectopic pregnancy
– Infertility
– Ovarian cyst
– Ovarian tumor
– Fibroids
– Endometriosis
– Adhesions or scars
– Reproductive cancers

Used for treatment of-

– Ovaries removal
– Hysterectomy (Uterus removal)
– Cyst removal
– Treatment of endometriosis through ablation
– Incontinence procedures
– Prolapse

Advantages:

– Small incision
– Quick recovery
– Less scaring
– Reduces haemorrhaging
– Reduces the need to blood transfusion

Complications:
– Infection
– Bleeding
– Organ damage
– Blood clots