What is Laparoscopic Surgery?

Laparoscopic surgery is performed under general anesthesia using a telescope inserted through the navel to view the abdominal cavity. Once the area is visualized, additional instruments may be inserted through small incisions on the abdominal walls to perform the operation if the abdominal and pelvic organs are suitable.

The incision made at the navel is approximately 1 cm, while the others are usually 0.5 cm. Around 3 liters of CO2 gas are introduced to inflate the abdomen before the telescope is placed, and the images are transmitted to a monitor.

Surgeries That Can Be Performed Laparoscopically

– Diagnostic Laparoscopy

– Ectopic pregnancy

– Tubal ligation

– Tubal surgeries (opening or reshaping tubes)

– Removal of fallopian tubes

– Release of adhesions

– Chronic pelvic pain

– Endometriosis

– Ovarian cystectomy and oophorectomy (removal of ovaries or ovarian cysts)

– Myomectomy (removal of fibroids)

– Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)

– Uterine prolapse and urinary incontinence surgeries

– Oncological surgeries

Advantages of Laparoscopy

– Smaller incisions offer cosmetic advantages.

– Shorter hospital stays post-operation.

– Reduced risk of intra-abdominal adhesions.

– Provides excellent visualization for the surgeon during the operation.

– Faster recovery reduces overall costs, enabling patients to return to work quickly.

– Lower risk of post-operative fever and wound infections.

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