Laparoscopy is a surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen. It is a low-risk, minimally invasive procedure that requires only small incisions. Laparoscopy uses an instrument called a laparoscope to look at the abdominal organs. Laparoscopic surgery is performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions with the aid of a camera. It is a modern surgical technique offering several advantages to the patients as compared to the open procedure. It reduces pain due to smaller incisions, reduces hemorrhaging and recovery time is much shorter. The key element is the use of a laparoscope, a long fiber optic cable system that allows viewing of the affected area by inserting the cable from a more distant, but more easily accessible location.
After laparoscopic surgery, patients can resume all normal activities within a week. They need to make a follow-up appointment with the doctor about two weeks after laparoscopy. After the surgery, it is recommended that patients begin light physical activity as soon as possible to reduce the risk of blood clots. They must also get adequate rest with sound sleep so that the body can repair and heal faster.
Laparoscopic surgery is a different experience for everyone based on the patient’s expectations, the extent of surgery, the length of surgery, and how one responds to pain. Laparoscopy is usually done on an outpatient basis, although an overnight stay may be required if the surgery is complex or lengthy.
For the first two or three days after the laparoscopic surgery, it helps to have a family member or a friend stay close to the patient who can take charge of managing the medications for the first couple of days and arrange meals during that period.
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