Laparoscopic Surgery

A surgical procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen using an instrument called a laparoscope.

A laparoscope is a long, thin tube with a high-intensity light and a high definition camera at the front.

It is inserted through a 0.5cm-1cm incision in the abdominal wall.

The camera sends images to a video monitor on which the surgery is visualized.

It can be used either to diagnose a condition or to treat a condition.

Infertility.

Acute or chronic pelvic pain.

Endometriosis.

Infertility – inability to conceive.

Ectopic pregnancy – pregnancy in any other organ other than uterus like fallopian tube, ovary.

Tubal sterilization- family planning operation.

Ovarian cystectomy – removal of ovarian cyst.

Myomectomy – removal of fibroid.

Hysterectomy – removal of uterus.

Tubal recanalisation procedures.

Radical cancer surgeries.

Any couple who has not been able to conceive even after 1 year of unprotected intercourse or longer.

Excessive/ heavy bleeding during menses.

Irregular menstrual bleeding.

Post menopausal vaginal bleeding.

Pain in lower in lower abdomen – sudden or long standing.

Excessive per vaginal discharge.

Lump in the abdomen.

Magnification – visualisation is better and more clear.

Less blood loss.

Quicker postoperative recovery.

Less postoperative pain.

Shorter hospital stay.

More rapid return to work and normal daily activities.

Documentation.

Cosmetically better scars and healing.