Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic (Keyhole) surgery is a great alternative to a full surgical option, which is why we offer it as a treatment. Traditional surgery can be quite scary and daunting as it requires more time spent in the hospital and larger incisions.
In some cases, we may need to perform a laparoscopy to obtain a more accurate diagnosis of your condition. This minimally invasive procedure allows us to examine the inside of your abdomen and pelvis using a laparoscope—a thin tube equipped with a light and camera. We make a small incision to access the internal area, and the laparoscope transmits clear images to a monitor, enabling us to thoroughly evaluate your condition and capture images for further analysis if needed.
This type of keyhole surgery has many advantages over traditional surgery, these include;
- a shorter stay in the hospital
- less pain and bleeding after the operation
- reduced scarring
- less risk of infection
In some cases, we may need to perform a laparoscopy to obtain a more accurate diagnosis of your condition. This minimally invasive procedure allows us to examine the inside of your abdomen and pelvis using a laparoscope—a thin tube equipped with a light and camera. We make a small incision to access the internal area, and the laparoscope transmits clear images to a monitor, enabling us to thoroughly evaluate your condition and capture images for further analysis if needed.
This type of keyhole surgery has many advantages over traditional surgery, these include;
- a shorter stay in the hospital
- less pain and bleeding after the operation
- reduced scarring
- less risk of infection
Why do we use it?
Laparoscopy surgery is commonly used in gynaecology as it helps to discover more and diagnose a range of conditions which develop inside the abdomen or pelvis in a safe way.
We use it for diagnosing conditions such as;
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Endometriosis
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Ovarian Cyst
- Fibroids
- Causes of female infertility
- To take a biopsy
Does it hurt
A Laparoscopy is carried out using a general anaesthetic, so you won’t feel anything during the procedure.
Will I need to stay in the hospital?
The treatment is generally done in one day, and after a one-night stay, you will be ready to go home midday the next day. We carry out a lot of these procedures, and Laparoscopy surgery is very common and considered very safe; any serious complications are rare with this type of surgery.
Minor complications
The minor complications that may occur in 1 in 100 women are;
- Infection around the incision (small cut)
- Temporary and minor bleeding and bruising around the incision (small cut)
- Feeling sick or vomiting
This type of surgery is a great option for us to safely diagnose conditions inside the abdomen or pelvis with low risks and a quick recovery for the patient.
For more information about these and alternative procedures, please contact us.
Serious complications
Rare and more serious complications occur in around 1 out of every 1,000 cases have been seen, they include:
- Damage to an organ, such as your bowel or bladder.
- Damage to a major artery
- Complications arising from the use of carbon dioxide during the procedure, such as the gas bubbles entering your veins or arteries
- Serious allergic reaction to the general anaesthetic
- Blood clot developing in a vein