The advantage of this surgery is the number of days required for you to recuperate. There is not too much bed rest involved after surgery.

Here is a low down on what a laparoscopic surgery involves…

What Is Laparoscopy?

It is basically a surgical procedure where a small incision is made in your abdomen and a thin tube with a camera is inserted.

This camera is connected to a monitor and gives the doctor a clear view of any gynaecological problems like fibroids and tumours.

Apart from diagnosing the problems it is also performed to treat certain disorders with the help of laser beams.

A Laparoscopy Is Advised:

• To detect infertility. This is done as a part of evaluating your infertility. It is performed at the premenopausal phase to get your ovulatory status.
• If you have ectopic pregnancy, that is, when the fertilised egg lands in your fallopian tube instead of the uterus.
• If you suffer from endometriosis.
• If you have small sized fibroids or tumour.

Pre-Surgery Care

Generally before any surgery you will be advised to undergo a counselling session with your gynaecologist and the laparoscopic surgeon to help you understand the procedure and to get rid of doubts if you have.

If the surgery is being performed on your intestine, the night prior to the operation you will be given a laxative to clear the intestines.

Apart from that you would be advised not to eat or drink anything for a specific period of time before the operation.

Although it is not necessary to undergo this test, some surgeons may insist on you undergoing the HSG test. It is basically an X-ray that will examine your uterus, fallopian tubes and the surrounding organs.

Some other tests may be conducted to see if you are fit to be given anaesthesia.

During Surgery

The surgery usually takes not more than few hours and in most cases, that is, if your recuperating rate is faster, you will be discharged either on that day itself after the anaesthesia has worn off or after a day.

The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia so that you remain asleep during the entire procedure and do not undergo any discomfort.

During the surgery, your entire reproductive organs are scanned and inspected systematically to locate the problem areas.