Laparoscopic surgery also known as Minimally Invasive Surgery, Keyhole Surgery and Bandaid Surgery, is a surgical procedure where small skin incisions are made through which the surgeon operates using pencil like cameras and laparoscopic instruments. Also known as minimally invasive or Keyhole surgery, is usually offered as same day surgery.
This type of surgery has gained popularity over traditional open surgeries as laparoscopy reduces post operative pain and the recovery time.
Advanced Laparoscopic surgeries are done under general anaesthesia.
Surgeons then makes small incisions (skin cut) about ½- 1 cm long as per the requirement of the surgery.
Laparoscopic instruments and Laparoscope (camera) are introduced into the body through these incisions. The surgeon then gains the visual of the organs through the laparoscope connected to a screen.
Thin pencil like instruments used during the surgery help the surgeon to perform the procedure. Post procedure, the instruments are removed and the incisions are closed and dressings are done.
Post procedure, the patient may be placed in a recovery room or ICU to monitor and recovery from Anaesthesia. The surgeon will examine the condition of the patient and recommend same day discharge in most cases. Some cases may require an overnight stay at the hospital to monitor the patient.
As you will usually be under a general anaesthesia, you should be fasting overnight before the operation. Depending on the reason for your operation there may be more specific instructions. Your doctor will give you this information as needed.
Post discharge, you must take care of the wound till the healing process is completed. You can return to work soon as per the advice of the surgeon. However, care must be taken not to lift heavy weights, and certain others like driving and swimming until cleared by your surgeon.
There may be some minor bleeding or bruising around the skin incisions. Otherwise, in most cases a laparoscopic surgery goes without any issues. Possible problems, although rare, may occur include the following:
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