Laparoscopy

What is Laparoscopy?

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure under general anesthesia that allows doctors to see and evaluate the structures of the reproductive system including ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus.

Indications

PCOS
Ovarian Cysts
Endometriosis
B/L Tubal Block
Unexplained Infertility
Fibroids Uterus
Uterine Anomalies
Pelvic Adhesions

Overview

It is a minimally invasive procedure in which a telescope-like instrument with light and a small camera allows the surgeon to examine and identify causes of infertility.

How to prepare

1

The night before your surgery, avoid eating or drinking anything

2

The doctor will discuss the medications you are taking and give instructions on how to stop or change

3

To be admitted to the hospital 3-4 hrs prior to scheduled surgery time

Procedure

1

The laparoscopy procedure is done under general anesthesia.
The procedure lasts for 1-3 hours

2

During the procedure, the surgeon will make two or more small incisions in your abdomen. They will put a camera with a light and a small tool through an incision

3

Then surgeon will inflate your abdomen with gas to make it
easier to see the uterus and other organs

4

After the procedure, the patient will be sent to the recovery area and monitored for 4-6 hours and can be discharged if comfortable on the same day

5

If it is an operative laparoscopy for fibroid removal
(myomectomy) or extensive endometriosis surgery, the patient may have to stay back overnight and be discharged the next morning