What does Laparoscopic Surgery /Laparoscopy mean?
Laparoscopic Surgery involves an ingenious method to perform a surgical procedure to reach parts of the body, minimizing the use of very large cuts, and so it’s also known as Minimal Invasive Surgery. It is also called KEY HOLE SURGERY since large cuts are replaced by small 0.5-1cm cuts, through which a thin telescope is introduced and is navigated using a small digital camera that is attached to the end of the scope. The camera captures the inside of the abdomen and is displayed on a big screen or TV monitor. Abdomen is extended with gas to provide working space. The procedure is performed through slender instruments.
How does a surgeon perform a Laparoscopic Surgery?
The stepwise procedure
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Laparoscopy is essentially a safe procedure. Although the risks are very rare, some risk should be expected with any procedure. There are some risks when you have general anesthesia. There is chance of infection or bleeding. The abdominal organs, intestines, or blood vessels may be damaged if surgeon is not experienced. But with experienced surgeons the complication rates are very …show more content…
Not really .The equipment maintenance for correct working of the surgery and procedure are more expensive but as the reduced hospital stay and the lower intake of drugs compensate for the same, as thus it is actually the same as open surgery.
Where can I get it done?
Laparoscopic surgery is commonly being done in almost all medically reputed establishments.
But it is better to get it done in a centre where many laparoscopic surgeries are done every day & it is very important that the surgeon has lot of experience in doing laparoscopic surgeries.
Is laparoscopy useful in children?
Yes, children too are eligible for many laparoscopic procedures.
What are the instructions I should follow before the surgery?
• It is important to follow the advice on your admission letter.
• You will be advised when to stop eating and drinking ideally, you should not eat or drink for six to eight hours before the procedure.
• If you are taking any medication on a daily basis, inform this to your surgeon as you may need to take some or all of the medication on the day of surgery with just a sip of water. If you are prescribed aspirin, blood thinners or arthritis medication, inform this too to your