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Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology, also known as minimally invasive surgery or keyhole surgery, involves using a laparoscope (a thin, illuminated tube with a camera) to perform surgical procedures within the female pelvic region. Laparoscopy uses small incisions typically 0.5-1 cm instead of a large abdominal cut, one incision is usually made near the umbilical region for the laparoscope, and additional incisions are made in the lower abdomen for surgical instruments.
The laparoscope is inserted through the belly button and it transmits images to a video monitor, providing a magnified view of the pelvic organs. Specialised instruments are inserted through other small incisions. The surgeons manipulate these instruments to perform procedures such as cutting, suturing, and tissue removal.
Common Gynaecological Procedures
Diagnostic Laparoscopy:
- Used to diagnose conditions like unexplained pelvic pain, infertility, and pelvic masses.
Treatment of Endometriosis:
- Excision or ablation of endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus.
Ovarian Cystectomy:
- Removal of ovarian cysts while preserving the ovary.
Ectopic Pregnancy:
- Removal of a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity, typically in the fallopian tube.
Hysterectomy:
- Removal of the uterus with or with out removing the ovaries.
Tubal Ligation:
- Permanent sterilisation procedure by cutting, tying, or blocking the fallopian tubes.
Laparoscopic Surgery FAQ's
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