Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery allows a surgeon to perform complex procedures within the abdomen without having to place his hands directly into the body cavity. This is achieved by using miniaturised instruments placed through portals, called trocars, inserted through keyhole-sized incisions made in the abdomen. The abdominal cavity is inflated with carbon dioxide gas to provide a working space for the surgeon to operate in. Visualization of the internal anatomy is provided by a high-definition digital camera attached to a telescope lens inserted through one of the trocar sites. As the incision size tends to be smaller than for open surgery, postoperative pain is reduced in addition to blood loss and transfusions. Laparoscopic surgery is a surgical procedure that involves small incisions, causing minimum damage to the tissues. This procedure enables us to view the internal organs of the abdomen indirectly.
Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or laparoscopy, is a surgical technique in which a thin, camera-equipped surgical device is inserted into the abdomen or pelvis through one or more small incisions. The camera relays a real-time video of the internal organs on a monitor for surgical guidance, and the operation is done through the small incisions.
Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or laparoscopy:
- Cyst, fibroid, stone, and polyp removals
- Small tumour removals
- Biopsies.
- Tubal ligation and reversal
- Ectopic pregnancy removal
- Endometriosis surgery
- Urethral and vaginal reconstruction surgery
- Orchiopexy (testicle correction surgery).
- Rectopexy (rectal prolapse repair).
- Hernia repair surgery.
- Esophageal anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication).
- Gastric bypass surgery.
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) for gallstones.
- Appendectomy (appendix removal) for appendicitis
- Colectomy (bowel resection surgery).
- Abdominoperineal resection (rectum removal)
- Cystectomy (bladder removal).
- Prostatectomy (removal of the prostate).
- Adrenalectomy (removal of the adrenal gland)
- Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
- Splenectomy (spleen removal)