what is a laparoscopy dose anyone know please especially women?

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please tell me if you can help

Answer 1

Laparoscopy is direct visualization of the peritoneal cavity, ovaries, outside of the tubes and uterus by using a laparoscopy. The laparoscopy is an instrument somewhat like a miniature telescope with a fiber optic system which brings light into the abdomen. It is about as big around as a fountain pen and twice as long.

An instrument to move the uterus during surgery will be placed in the vagina. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is put into the abdomen through a special needle that is inserted just below the navel. This gas helps to separate the organs inside the abdominal cavity, making it easier for the physician to see the reproductive organs during laparoscopy. The gas is removed at the end of the procedure.

Answer 2

Hi, I was the first woman in Great Britain to have a laparoscopy hysterectomy back in 1988. I was used as a guinea pig for this operation as I was not suffering any ill-ness other than 5 years of heavy bleeding. The operation, at that time, took 5 hours to complete. I had the operation done on a Thursday and was back home on the Sunday! The operation is less invasive on the body as I have a small scar in my belly button and two tiny scars either side. After the 6 week post check-up, I was back at work waitressing the following week! It's referred to as keyhole surgery. I was visited the next day by reporters of a medical journal who took my photo and an article was written.

Answer 3

I've seen a couple, they're cool to watch. The doctor makes three holes (in your abdomen) one hole fills the cavity with air, the other one is a camera and the third is where the instrumentation goes in and does it's job... the MD's really know what they're doing and you get to sleep through the whole thing. I've only seen a gallbladder removal that way but they can do soooooo much like that, it's awesome! Recovery time is quicker too and there is less risk involved. I hope that helps (a lot of women's surgeries are done this way). I encourage you to ask your doctor, as a patient, you have the right to know and to ask questions until you understand.

Answer 4

Laparoscopic surgery, also called keyhole surgery (when natural body openings are not used), bandaid surgery, or minimally invasive surgery (MIS), is a surgical technique. Medically, laparoscopic surgery refers only to operations within the abdomen or pelvic cavity. Laparoscopic surgery belongs to the field of endoscopy.


Cholecystectomy as seen through a laparoscopeA laparoscope consists of a Hopkins rod lens system , that is usually connected to a videocamera- single chip or three chip, a fibre optic cable system connected to a 'cold' light source, halogen or xenon, to illuminate the operative field, inserted through a 5 mm or 10 mm canula to view the operative field. Additional 5- 10 mm thin instruments can be introduced by the surgeon through side ports. Rather than a 20 cm cut as in traditional cholecystectomy, two to five cuts of 5-15 mm will be sufficient to perform a laparoscopic removal of a gallbladder. The abdomen is usually insufflated with carbon dioxide gas to create a working and viewing space.

This approach, pioneered by Dr. Camran Nezhat, is intended to minimise operative blood loss and post-operative pain, and speeds up recovery times. However, in some cases the pain caused by the carbon dioxide leaving the body is severe and painkillers have little or no effect. The restricted vision, difficult handling of the instruments (hand-eye coordination), lack of tactile perception and the limited working area can increase the possibility of damage to surrounding organs and vessels, either accidentally or through the difficulty of procedures.

The first transatlantic surgery (Lindbergh Operation) ever performed was a laparoscopic gallbladder removal.

Answer 5

I had a laporoscopy done about 10 years ago. It is an outpatient surgery where you are asleep and they make a small incition in your belly button and another small insition about half an inch or so right at your panty line. Then, a small scope is placed inside you after they expand your tummy with oxogyn so they get better view. Then, they use lazor to lazor off and remove any scar tissue found along endometrial walls ovaries etc. Afterwards, you wake up feeling very nauseas and a little sore. But, it doesnt take long to recover and nauseas feeling is only temporary affect due to the oxegyn they pumped inside you

Answer 6

It is a form of keyhole surgery where two incisions are made into the body (usually into the abdomen or a bit lower). One is for a camera, and the other is for equipment. It is a form of investigative surgery, to look for things such as in gynaecology fibroids, polycistic ovaries or other conditions affecting the female reproductive system. However it can also be used to investigate other things, but this is the most common

Answer 7

Laparoscopy basically describes a surgical technique. It means less trauma because the incisions are much smaller. These techniques can be used for appendectomy, gall bladder surgery, and surgery on the ovaries, among other things. It's just a general term for the lower trauma, less pain technique.

Answer 8

An operation done through the belly button site (or elsewhere)rather than through an incision where they cut you open. It is a shorter recovery time. Many operations can be done like that now.

Answer 9

Its an investigative surgical procedure using a tiny camera to look into the body.

Answer 10

yeah I had one, the go through the belly button with a camera to look inside for problems. You are a sleep when it happens.