Laparoscopy for Gynaecology – What You Need To Know?

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Jul 8, 2022
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Updated: May 25, 2023

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that has been widely used in medicine for more than 30 years. Faster recovery time, reduced pain, hospitalization, and better aesthetic outcome are some of the advantages that have made laparoscopy very popular among patients and surgeons. In addition, certain technical parameters such as the magnification offered by the endoscope during the procedure and the small risk of complications resulted in the widespread use of laparoscopic surgery in gynecology.

Laparoscopy in GYNECOLOGY

Laparoscopy in gynecology (gynecological laparoscopy) is a less invasive procedure than open surgery. The process is seeing within the pelvic area with a laparoscope (a long, thin tube with a light attached to a camera) to diagnose gynecological illnesses or perform surgery to cure gynecological conditions. The laparoscope is introduced through a tiny incision made across the abdomen. To introduce specialist surgical devices, two to three more tiny incisions may be created. Open surgery is more invasive and typically necessitates a significant incision. Laparoscopic surgeries also have a faster recovery time.

Why laparoscopy is helpful in gynecology?

In gynecology, laparoscopy can be used for diagnosis, treatment, or both.

Diagnostic laparoscopy may be required for a variety of reasons:

Chronic pelvic pain
Having trouble getting pregnant
Infection in the pelvis

The following gynecological problems can be identified by laparoscopy.

Ovarian cysts or tumors
Fibroids in the uterus
Endometriosis
Ectopic pregnancy
Pelvic adhesions
Pelvic abscess
Infertility
Inflammation of the pelvis
Cancer of the reproductive organs

The following gynecological problems can be treated by laparoscopy.

To remove the uterus (hysterectomy).
To remove the Tumors in the Ovary or uterus.
Endometriosis.
Removal of scar tissue and adhesions.
Sterilization of the tubes (permanent sterilization)
Surgical treatment for a prolapsed uterus.

How is laparoscopy in gynecology performed?

General anesthesia is usually used for laparoscopy. As a result, there is no discomfort during the operation. This implies that you will be unconscious during the process. To fill the abdomen with carbon dioxide gas, a needle is inserted into the abdomen. The gas expands the abdominal cavity, providing a better view of the organs and keeping the abdominal wall away from the organs, lowering the risk of harm to the abdominal organs.