Laparoscopic procedure

The laparoscopic procedure is also referred to as diagnostic laparoscopy. Undergoing this surgical procedure helps to check the organs present in the abdomen.

During laparoscopy, the instrument named laparoscope is used to check the abdominal organs. It is a long and thin tube which has high-intensity light and it helps to see high-resolution pictures. As the camera moves along it helps to see the images on the video monitor.

Urologists in Ludhiana will make sure that you are given the best treatment plan so that your entire situation is in control.

What is the need for a laparoscopy procedure?

This surgical procedure is performed to check and diagnose the reason for abdominal and pelvic pain. The procedure is performed with non-invasive methods that are not able to be diagnosed easily.

In many cases, the abdominal issues will be diagnosed with the use of imaging methods which includes:

• Ultrasound

During this method, high-frequency sound waves are used to get the body images.

• CT scan

CT scan is a series of special X-rays which takes body cross-sectional images.

• MRI scan

During MRI, the radio waves and magnetic waves are used to get the body images.

The doctor performs the procedure when these methods are not able to give the right information. The procedure can be used to take tissue samples from a particular part of the abdomen. The urologist will recommend laparoscopy surgery to check the different organs:

• Appendix
• Spleen
• Gallbladder
• Liver
• Pancreas
• Stomach
• Pelvic or reproductive organs
• Small intestine and large intestine (colon)

The doctors will detect the different areas which include:

• An abdominal mass
• The effectiveness of certain treatments
• The degree to which particular cancer has progressed
• Fluid in the abdominal cavity
• Liver problem

What are the risk factors of laparoscopy?

The most common risk factors involved with this surgical procedure are infection, bleeding, and damage to the abdomen organs. However, these situations occur rarely.

Once the procedure is done, you need to look for certain signs and symptoms. Make sure to contact the doctor if you notice the following signs and symptoms:

• Incision sites have swelling, redness, or drainage.
• Chills or fever.
• Abdominal pain getting severe with time
• Breath shortness
• Continuous vomiting or nausea.
• Not able to urinate
• Lightheadedness

Some of the less common risk factors are:

• Complications from general anesthesia
• Inflammation of the abdominal wall
• A blood clot, which could travel to the pelvis, legs, or lungs

How is laparoscopy surgery performed?

This procedure is performed as an outpatient method. You are given general anesthesia during the surgery so that you do not feel pain.

During surgery, an incision is made below the belly button and then a cannula is inserted. Carbon Dioxide is inflated in the abdomen so that it allows you to see the organs. The size and number of incisions depend on what type of disease the surgeon will perform. In most cases, the patient gets 4 incisions. The surgeon may need another surgical tool to perform a biopsy which is done to evaluate the organ. Once the procedure is done, the instruments are taken out and the incisions are closed with surgical tape.