Facts About Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopy is a surgery that uses a laparoscope to make smaller cuts. As compared to traditional operations, laparoscopic surgery has several advantages. Since it involves less cutting, the patients have more minor scars; there is less internal scarring, the patient can get back to their normal activities sooner, they heal quickly, patients feel less pain. In contrast, the scars heal, and the patient gets out of the hospital quicker. 

If your doctor has advised you to undergo laparoscopic surgery, here are some facts that you should know about it. 

• Laparoscopy generally addresses conditions like pelvic inflammatory disorders, endometriosis, and ectopic pregnancy, among others. On the other hand, the doctor might suggest laparoscopy to remove patches of endometriosis, appendix, or gallbladder, or detecting cysts, fibroids, and adhesions. Laparoscopy also aids with the biopsy of the internal organs, especially the abdomen. 
• It is an outpatient procedure where you get to go home the same day the surgery is performed. It is one of the reasons why doctors and patients both prefer laparoscopy over any other traditional surgeries. However, in some cases, you may be asked to stay in the hospital overnight to rule out any complications if your condition was worse before the surgery. On the other hand, your hospital stay will also depend on what area you are being operated. For example, if the doctor performs the partial bowel resection, you may be required to stay at the hospital for a couple of days. 
• Laparoscopy can affect your health if you don’t inform your doctor about certain things. If you are trying to conceive or pregnant, tell your doctor about it. If you are taking certain medications like blood thinners, be sure to inform your doctor. The doctor will then plan the surgery accordingly. 
• You will feel a little sore post-surgery around the cuts. Although the pain is minute, if it exceeds, tell your doctor about it. 
• Post-surgery, you will be restricted from performing certain activities like having sexual intercourse, driving, swimming, etc. 

Check with your doctor to know more about it.