Laparoscopy is a procedure that can be for both diagnostic examination and surgical treatment at the same time.
It is performed with the patient lying under general anesthesia, that is, the patient becomes unconscious and feels nothing during the procedure.
About four small cuts (approximately 2 cm each) are made through which instruments are introduced which enable the physician to visualize the interior of the patient's abdominal cavity. In this way, he is able to diagnose diseases, collect material for biopsy and, depending on the case, already perform the surgical correction at the same time.
Post-surgical recovery is usually rapid, but there may be some pain due to the manipulation performed. In addition, for ease of viewing, the physician injects a varying amount of gas into the patient's belly. This gas can cause some discomfort or pain in the first few days.
This procedure is performed by general surgeons, gastrointestinal surgeons, gynecologists and other specialists.
