What is diagnostic laparoscopy

What is a Diagnostic Laparoscopy?

A diagnostic laparoscopy is a procedure in which the doctor uses a laparoscope to look at the organs and tissues in your abdomen. A laparoscope is a thin metal tube with a light and tiny camera. Laparoscopy literally means, "to look inside the abdomen". It is a surgical procedure sometimes referred to by patients as "belly-button surgery". The procedure involves placing a telescope-like instrument through a small, usually ½ inch, incision in the abdomen.The laparoscope is then attached to a high-resolution TV monitor so that the surgeon and their assistants can complete the procedure. Laparoscopy is usually performed on an outpatient basis, which means that the patient can go home a few hours after the surgery. In addition, recovery times are much shorter than when large abdominal incisions are performed.


What is the purpose of Diagnostic Laparoscopy?

diagnostic laproscopy recommented to look at the out side of the uterus,fallopain tupes,ovaries and internal pelvic area..

mainlyinfertility patient required labroscopy...


benefities:

1. More accurate diagnosis
2. No stitches


How to I prepare laparoscopy:

1. eat light meals
2. you will need to shave your private part

What kind of anesthesia used:

General anesthesia


The doctor uses the laparoscope to see the following parts of the body


1. Uterus
2. Fallopian tubes
3. Ovaries
4. Bladder
5. Intestines
6. Liver
7. Spleen
8. Appendix
9. Surfaces of the abdominal cavities themselves



What happen after laparoscopy?

1. Mild nausea from medication/anesthesia
2. A sore throat if a breathing tube was used during anesthesia
3. Discharge like menstrual flow for a few days
4. Shoulder pain, caused from gas that has built up under the diaphragm
5. Cramping
6.Constipation