What is laparoscopy?

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that examines your abdominal and reproductive organs. A specialized medical tool that looks like a thin tube, called a laparoscope, is passed through a small incision in your abdomen.

It can be used to diagnose a condition (diagnostic laparoscopy) or for its surgical treatment (surgical laparoscopy). Many times these two methods are used simultaneously.

OR laparoscopy It can also be used to collect tissue samples (biopsies) for testing. You may need to have a laparoscopy if other diagnostic tests—such as ultrasound and X-ray—cannot confirm the cause of a condition. 

Some reasons why you may need to have a laparoscopy are:

• fallopian tube check
• endometriosis
• acute abdominal pain
• ectopic pregnancy
• removal of ovarian cysts, removal of fibroids, dissolution of adhesions
• infertility control

It is also used for operations on the urinary and gastrointestinal systems. 

Is laparoscopy safe?

Laparoscopy is a very safe procedure. One benefit of this procedure is that it allows for an accurate diagnosis of your condition.

General anesthesia is used in laparoscopy.

What happens after a laparoscopy?

In most cases, you can go home a few hours after your laparoscopy. You will need to wait until your anesthesia wears off and make sure you are not experiencing any side effects from the procedure. 

One important thing to note before going in for surgery is that you will not be able to drive for 24 hours after surgery. Make sure you have someone available to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours.

When can I return to work: 

In case diagnostic laparoscopy you will be able to return to work after approximately 1-2 days, while after surgical laparoscopy Most women can return to work after 2 weeks.