What is a Laparoscopy

The doctor can observe and perform a variety of gynecology services for women’s reproductive organs (the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes). Since the surgeon uses instruments that fit into a narrow tube called a cannula, only a small incision is necessary.

When Laparoscopy Used

Laparoscopy is used in the following surgical situations:

Endometriosis diagnosis and treatment

Symptomatic ovarian cyst

Hysterectomy

Exploratory surgery for possible infertility causes

Ectopic pregnancy

Pelvic pain

Tubal ligation

We use newer devices such as NovaSure, Hydrothermal Ablation and Thermachoice® to treat the above conditions.

Advantages of Laparoscopic Surgery

Patient’s potential benefits include less scarring, significantly less pain, reduced blood loss, fewer complications, a shorter hospital stay, a faster return to normal daily activities and the possibility of a better clinical outcome.

Less risk

Less pain

Smaller scar

Faster Recovery

Performing surgery laparoscopically also reduces the chance of forming internal scar tissue (adhesions) after surgery. In some people, these adhesions can cause pain, and in 1-3% of people, may lead to intestinal obstruction at some point in their lives. Fewer adhesions are formed after laparoscopic surgery because no sponges or retractors are needed, and the internal tissues are not dried by exposure to room air. From the perspective of the surgeon, many types of surgery are actually easier to do laparoscopically because the internal areas of interest are magnified and shown on a large TV screen.

Laparoscopy Procedure

Surgeon visualizes the inside the abdomen by introducing a lighted instrument called a laparoscope through the narrow cannula. Other specially-engineered instruments the surgeon needs can also be introduced via this cannula.

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