Laparoscopy is a type of surgery in which a thin tube equipped with a camera (laparoscope) is inserted into the body through an incision in the abdomen.
Usually, laparoscopy is used for diseases of the pelvic region in women, such as ovarian cysts, uterine adhesions, and the examination of female infections. Even a tissue sample can be taken and examined through a laparoscope. Laparoscopy is a type of surgery that allows the surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis with minimal incisions. Laparoscopy is performed with minimal complications, and in many cases, laparoscopy can be used instead of open surgery, which is performed through a larger incision in the abdomen.
In what diseases is laparoscopy used?
Laparoscopy is usually used for two groups of diseases:
1- Obstetrics and Gynecology diseases and problems of the female reproductive system 2- Gastrointestinal diseases Before performing the laparoscopy, be sure to follow the doctor's recommendations about eating and drinking so that no problems occur during it.
We describe the names of these diseases in more detail:
- Pelvic inflammatory diseases - Endometriosis - Liver cancer - Abdominal or pelvic tumors - Ectopic pregnancy - Problems that prevent a woman from becoming pregnant, such as cysts, adhesions, fibroids and infections - Performing a biopsy (tissue sampling) ) - Checking whether the cancer of one part of the abdomen has spread to other areas or not? - Damage to the internal organs of the body such as the spleen after accidents such as an accident - Closed fallopian tubes - To remove organs such as the uterus, spleen, gall bladder, ovaries, appendix and large intestine - Finding the cause of sudden pelvic pain
What are the benefits of laparoscopy?
Some of the advantages of the laparoscopic procedure compared to open surgery include: - Reduced bleeding, which reduces the need for blood transfusions. - Smaller incision with a surgical knife that reduces pain and shortens the healing time of the wound. - Less pain, which causes the patient to need less painkillers. - Reducing the risk of infection: the internal organs of the body are less exposed to infection.
What should be told to the doctor before laparoscopy?
- If you are allergic to any type of anesthetic drug. - If you have a bleeding problem after taking medicines such as aspirin or warfarin. - If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
What should be done before laparoscopy?
- Before performing laparoscopy, be sure to follow the doctor's recommendations about eating and drinking so that you do not have any problems during it. Ask your specialist doctor for any necessary information before, during and after the operation to clear up any doubts you have about laparoscopy - if you need to take any medicine under the supervision of a doctor on the day of the laparoscopy operation, only with a sip of water. Consume and do not drink more than that. - Remove any jewelry and ornaments from your body before the surgery so that there are no problems during the laparoscopic procedure. - If you have equipment such as glasses, dentures and hearing aids, bring them with you before the procedure. - Take a person with you as a companion to help you and guide you to your home if something happens to you, because immediately after the laparoscopy, the person may not be able to do their daily tasks. - Ask your specialist doctor for any necessary information before, during and after the operation to clear any doubts you have about laparoscopy. Naturally, with the increase of information about this procedure, less stress is imposed on the person. - The intestine of a person who is going to undergo laparoscopy must be empty of food. Therefore, in addition to observing the restrictions of eating and drinking from the previous day, the specialist doctor prescribes laxatives to the person to clean the person's intestines so that no problem occurs during the laparoscopic procedure. - Before laparoscopy, the patient must have a blood test, ECG, chest X-ray, lung function test and other tests recommended by the doctor.
What should be done after laparoscopy?
- Following a proper diet - having physical activity: walking is an effective sport for this. A person who has undergone laparoscopic surgery can strengthen his muscles by walking and restore blood circulation to a normal state, thereby preventing blood clots.
