Laparoscopy Surgery
What Is It?
Laparoscopic surgery is also known as ‘key-hole’ or minimally invasive surgery.
It is a modern technique where operations are preformed through small holes (0.5 – 1cm) using a camera to look inside the abdominal cavity.
Why Use It?
There are a number of advantages to laparoscopic surgery including;
When Can’t It Be used?
Most patients can be considered for laparoscopic surgery
Occasionally some operations are not suitable to be done with laparoscopic surgery. This needs to be considered on a patient by patient basis.
Some reasons why laparoscopic surgery may not be an option include:
Each operation is tailored to each patient’s individual needs.
The operation details will be discussed with you before any procedure.
Please ask as many questions as you need to before any procedure.
What Is It?
Laparoscopic surgery is also known as ‘key-hole’ or minimally invasive surgery.
It is a modern technique where operations are preformed through small holes (0.5 – 1cm) using a camera to look inside the abdominal cavity.
Why Use It?
There are a number of advantages to laparoscopic surgery including;
- A small incision is required; this is why laparoscopy is also known as 'keyhole surgery'.
- Reduced bleeding.
- Less pain.
- Better cosmetic outcomes.
- Shorter hospital stays.
- Recovery time is quite fast. Most patients can return to their normal activities within one week of surgery.
- Decreased risk of scar tissue (adhesions) inside the abdomen.
- Exactly the same operation can be done laparoscopically as the traditional laparotomy (big incisions).
When Can’t It Be used?
Most patients can be considered for laparoscopic surgery
Occasionally some operations are not suitable to be done with laparoscopic surgery. This needs to be considered on a patient by patient basis.
Some reasons why laparoscopic surgery may not be an option include:
- Lots of previous abdominal surgery.
- Surgery in some emergency situations.
- Patient’s anatomy.
- Patient’s other medical conditions.
Each operation is tailored to each patient’s individual needs.
The operation details will be discussed with you before any procedure.
Please ask as many questions as you need to before any procedure.