Laparoscopy
Angels Hope Clinic
The process of thoroughly examining the organs
inside the abdomen with the help of a laparoscope is known as laparoscopy.
It requires small incisions through a minimally invasive procedure. This helps
in thoroughly examine the pelvic cavity and the reproductive organs.
The infertility specialist performs
laparoscopy by giving a local anesthesia to the patient. The abdomen is then
inflated with carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide that moves all the internal
organs away from abdominal wall thus increasing the visibility. The laparoscope
is then inserted through small incisions giving clear images of the pelvic
reproductive organs.
Earlier
laparoscopy was used mainly for gallbladder surgery and gynecology operations.
Then it came in play for the intestines, liver, and other organs.
By observing
the abdominal areas with a laparoscope, the doctor can find out about:
·
an abdominal mass or tumor
·
fluid in the abdominal cavity
·
liver disease
·
the effectiveness of certain treatments
·
the degree to which a particular cancer has progressed
·
a thorough investigation of ovaries and fallopian tubes
Other than
these, laparoscopy is also a common procedure of providing quick relief
to the patients. Some of the most common laparoscopic treatments include:
- Laparoscopic removal
of endometriosis
- Laparoscopic
removal of ovarian cysts
- Laparoscopic
removal of adhesions (scar tissue)
- Laparoscopic
removal of a tube and ovary
- Laparoscopic
myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
- Laparoscopic
total hysterectomy (removal of uterus and cervix)
- Laparoscopic
supracervical hysterectomy (removal of uterus, preservation of cervix)
- Laparoscopic uterine suspension
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