Friday, 1 April 2016

Laparoscopic Surgery FAQs

What is Laparoscopy?   
                
Laparoscopy is one of the kinds of surgery wherein small size incisions are made which is not the case in open surgery. The approach of this surgery deals with doing a surgery with small size incisions of half inches long. Sometimes, it is also known as minimally invasive surgery.

What is Laparoscopic Surgery/ Minimally Invasive surgery?

It is a surgical procedure, which deals with making small size incision and inserting laparoscope (camera) inside the body, which enables the surgeon to get a view over the monitor to fix the ailments seeing at the screen. It is called as minimally invasive surgery since involves less blood loss and quick fix of the ailments and faster recovery.                               

What are the benefits of Laparoscopic surgery?                              

This procedure has a number of benefits, which include less pain after the surgery as it has small size incisions, faster recovery times and less pain during and after the surgery. Also, you have less amount of scars over your body after the laparoscopic surgery, which is not the case with the abdominal or 
open surgical procedures.

Which doctors perform Laparoscopic surgery? 

All the doctors who specialize in adopting minimally invasive procedure while carrying out any surgery can easily adopt the approach of laparoscopy. The surgeons treating any conditions wherein the approach of laparoscopy is introduced can perform the laparoscopic surgery.          

What procedures can be done by Laparoscopic Surgery?             

The laparoscopic surgeries can be carried out for a wide range of surgeries, some of the prominent ones are as under:
  • Tubal Sterilization
  •  Hysterectomy
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroid removal surgery for both the benign (non cancerous) and malignant fibroids
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders removal surgery for treating incontinence and pelvic organs
  • Cancer Removal Surgery – Laparoscopic surgery can help in removing some types of cancers

Who is a good candidate for Laparoscopic surgery?  
      
If you suffice the requirements like having realistic expectations from the surgery, do not have major health issues like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and cardiac issues, then you can easily become the candidate for the laparoscopic surgery.     
         
What are the preparations for Laparoscopic surgery?

Preparing yourself for a laparoscopic surgery would generally demand you to prepare mentally while other things are simply superficial. This can include know about the surgery the best, speak to the doctor to get confidence, discuss anesthesia, ask for diet and life after the surgery, prepare your home, plan for medications, practice relaxations techniques and pack your bag.
                         
What are the possible risks of Laparoscopic surgery?

The laparoscopic surgery can take a bit more time to complete as compared to the open procedures, which is generally due to the use of anesthesia in it. This can boost up the risk of complications and at times it can appear for few weeks and months. Some of the risks of laparoscopic surgery are as under:
  • Bleeding or hernia
  • Internal bleeding
  • Some infection

·         Blood vessel damages or other organ like bowel, uterus, stomach, etc.

What is the recovery time after Laparoscopic surgery?

The recovery after laparoscopic procedure is often quick thanks to the small size incisions and low blood loss. After the surgery you can feel very much tired and experience some amount of discomfort. You would feel the nausea and some amount of discomfort for few days but it will soon get vanish in few days of time.

How much does Laparoscopic surgery cost?      
 
The amount you pay for the laparoscopic procedure will depend upon the type of surgery you are pursing for different ailments. This will vary from one condition to the other, however, as compared to the open surgery; the laparoscopic surgery cost is less, which is often affordable for the patients to consider.  

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