Laproscopy Procedure, Benefit, myths and facts | Laproscopy Kya Hota Hai? | Dr. Bhumika Bansal
What is an abdominal laparoscopy?
A laparoscopy, also known as a diagnostic laparoscopy, is a surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen. It’s a low risk, minimally invasive procedure that requires only small incisions.
When an abdominal laparoscopy is performed, a doctor uses an instrument called a laparoscope to look at the abdominal organs. A laparoscope is a long, thin tube with a high intensity light and a high resolution camera at the front. The instrument is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall. As it moves along, the camera sends images to a video monitor.
A laparoscopy allows your doctor to see inside your body in real time, without having to make large incisions. Your doctor can also obtain biopsy samples during this procedure, as well as also perform surgery
In many cases, abdominal problems can also be diagnosed with imaging techniques such as:ultrasound, which uses high frequency sound waves to create images of the body, CT scan, which is a series of special X-rays that take cross-sectional images of the body,MRI scan, which uses magnets and radio waves to produce images of the body
A laparoscopy is performed when these tests don’t provide enough information or insight for a diagnosis. The procedure may also be used to take a biopsy, or sample of tissue, from a particular organ in the abdomen.
Your doctor may recommend a laparoscopy to examine the following organs:
-Appendix
-Gallbladder
-liver
-Pancreas
-Small intestine and large intestine (colon)
-Spleen
-Stomach
-Pelvic or reproductive organs
By observing these areas with a laparoscope, your doctor may detect:
-An abdominal mass or tumor
-Fluid in the abdominal cavity
-liver disease
-the effectiveness of certain treatments
-the degree to which a particular cancer has progressed
-Your doctor may also be able to perform an intervention to treat your condition immediately after diagnosis.
How do I prepare for an abdominal laparoscopy?
You should tell your doctor about any prescription or over-the-counter medications you’re taking. Your doctor will tell you how they should be used before and after the procedure.
Your doctor may change the dose of any medications that could affect the outcome of a laparoscopy. These drugs include:
-Anticoagulants, such as blood thinners
-Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin (Bufferin) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB)
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Other medications that affect blood clotting
-herbal or dietary supplements
-vitamin K
You should also tell your doctor if you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant. This will reduce the risk of harm to your developing baby.
You’ll probably need to avoid eating and drinking for at least 8 hours before a laparoscopy. You should also arrange for a family member or friend to drive you home after the procedure. A laparoscopy is often performed using general anesthesia, which can make you drowsy and unable to drive for several hours after surgery.
Laparoscopy also helps remove diseased organs.
In gynaecogy practice, laparoscopy is used routinely to remove uterus(hysterectomy), ovarian cysts, fibroids, ectopic pregnancy and treat infertility.
Dr. Bhumika Bansal at Apollo Hospitals, Lucknow is one of the best gynaecologists in town for laparoscopic surheries whenever indicated.