does laparoscopy hurt?

Answer 1

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that is done in the hospital under anesthesia. For diagnosis and biopsy, local anesthesia is sometimes used. In operative procedures, such as abdominal surgery, general anesthesia is required. Before starting the procedure, a catheter is inserted through the urethra to empty the bladder, and the skin of the abdomen is cleaned. After the patient is anesthetized, a hollow needle is inserted into the abdomen in or near the navel, and carbon dioxide gas is pumped through the needle to expand the abdomen. This allows the surgeon a better view of the internal organs. The laparoscope is then inserted through this incision to look at the internal organs. The image from the camera attached to the end of the laparoscope is seen on a video monitor. Sometimes, additional small incisions are made to insert other instruments that are used to lift the tubes and ovaries for examination or to perform surgical procedures. A diagnostic laparoscopy may reveal cancerous or benign masses or lesions. Abnormal findings include tumors or cysts, infections (such as pelvic inflammatory disease), cirrhosis, endometriosis, fibroid tumors, or an accumulation of fluid in the cavity. If a doctor is checking for the spread of cancer, the presence of malignant lesions in areas other than the original site of malignancy is an abnormal finding.
Laparoscopy is a relatively safe procedure, especially if the physician is experienced in the technique. The risk of complication is approximately 1%. The procedure carries a slight risk of puncturing a blood vessel or organ, which could cause blood to seep into the abdominal cavity. Puncturing the intestines could allow intestinal contents to seep into the cavity. These are serious complications and major surgery may be required to correct the problem. For operative procedures, there is the possibility that it may become apparent that open surgery is required. Serious complications occur at a rate of only 0.2%.

Answer 2

Yes , Laparoscopic surgery using excision to remove endometrial implants is seen by many expert endometriosis surgeons as the best way to treat endometriosis. Although laparoscopic surgery is one of the least invasive types of surgeries, it is still not an easy procedure to endure. Healing from the surgery takes time and requires a lot of fortitude on the part of the patient.The Centre was established to share the knowledge of the early pioneering laparoscopic work performed, and its work and reputation progressed steadily as increasing numbers of advanced laparoscopic surgeons were attracted from all over world. Thousands of surgeons and gynecologists from all over World has been trained at this internationally recognized institute.

Answer 3

I had a laparoscopy eight weeks in the past to investigate for fertility disorders. The method did not harm as they supply you a regular anaesthetic. When you get up you'll have 2 plenty of stitches (very small and most commonly dis solvable) a pair for your navel and a pair in your pubic bone. If they're checking your tubes they run a blue dye via them which you'll pee out for a couple of days nevertheless it does not harm. As others have mentioned the soreness for your shoulder is worse from the fuel they pump you with however that is going in a couple of days. I took per week off paintings finally it's an operation and you wish to have time to recover. Good good fortune:)

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Yes, because even though they are small incisions, they are still cuts through muscle tissue. It doesn't hurt as much to heal as a regular surgical incision would, though, and heals faster. You are out when they do the actual procedure, so it doesn't hurt while they are doing it.

Answer 6

Probably, but since you are out you don't know, but from what I understand regular sugery (when they have to open you all the way up) is alot more painful. I was slightly uncomfortable after for the first day and after that I felt fine, but everyone is different.

Answer 7

It is a surgery, but you wont feel anything while it's going on, you should be sedated. Afterward, however, there will be some pain but don't worry they'll give you some good medicine for it.

Answer 8

Yes it does.