Laparoscopic treatment for post-Hysterectomy (removal of uterus)
Bleeding P/V
Procedure Description In Brief Laparoscopy
What is Laparoscopy ?
Laparo = Stomach
Scopy = to see
To check the abdomen by a telescope is called laparoscopy.
During Laparoscopy patient is given General anesthesia.
A thin needle is inserted in the belly button/navel.
Through that needle Co2 gas is filled in the stomach, after that a long thin telescope which is as thin as 5mm pencil is inserted into the abdomen.
This allows visualization of the abdominal and pelvic organs including the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding.
For this one small hule is made in lower abdomen kept inside the abdomen.
Each and every organ is checked in detail. Any abnormality and pathulogy
Noted is documented. If it is treatable by laparoscopy it is done at the same time.
After laparoscopy is over, stomach is washed with saline sulution.
CO2 gas is removed from the stomach. Telescope is removed under vision.
If scar is of 5mm or bigger, stitches are carefully taken by that sort of thread which melts or which are not seen, and on that scar/stitches dressing are done with water-proof Band-Aid.
After 2-4 hours of the operation, patient is advised to take ice-cream or liquid. After that, she can take more liquid slowly.
Why is Laparoscoy done?
To check whether fallopian tubes are open or blocked.
To check presence of endometriosis, Adhesions.
Long standing lower abdomen pain.
When is Laparoscoy done?
Fibroids endometrioma – choculate cyst etc
Damage in abdomen due to diseases suffered in part or any adverse effects of previous surgeries can be diagnosed and treated
Advantages Of Laparoscopy
Negligible or minor cuts.
Better operation.
Quick recovery and discharge from hospital.
Minimum post operative pain and complications Can resume work on next day.
