Laparoscopy Surgery :
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to examine and treat the organs in the abdomen or pelvis. It’s also known as keyhole surgery because it involves making a small incision.
How it’s done
- A surgeon inserts a thin, lighted tube called a laparoscope through a small incision in the abdomen
- The laparoscope contains a camera that transmits images to a video screen
- A surgeon inserts a thin, lighted tube called a laparoscope through a small incision in the abdomen
- The surgeon uses long, narrow instruments inserted through the laparoscope to manipulate, cut, and sew tissue
Benefits
- Less trauma to the insides of the belly
- Less blood loss and a lower risk of hemorrhage
- Smaller scars
- Less risk of infection
- A shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery time
- Less pain during healing
When it’s used
- To examine the abdomen and its organs for tumors, injuries, bleeding, infections, pain, and blockages
- To remove organs, such as the appendix or the gallbladder
- To take a small tissue sample for testing (a biopsy)
