Question 1

what is laparoscopy?

Accepted Answer

"Keyhole" surgery: It is surgery done via small incisions and a camera scope.  Temporary ports are placed to access the abdominal cavity.  Carbon dioxide gas is used to inflate the abdomen to create space.  The procedure is performed using long thin instruments inserted through the ports.  Sometimes a "hand port" is placed to allow hand access.  This maneuver keeps the procedure minimally-invasive.

Question 2

what exactly is a laparoscopy?

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Surgery: Surgical procedure that uses small incisions to insert a lighted camera and small surgical instruments to perform surgical procedures in the abdominal or pelvic region.

Question 3

what exactly is laparoscopy like?

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Surgery: It is still surgery, bit it is much easier to recooperate because it is less stressful on your body.

Question 4

what is a "second look" laparoscopy?

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Repeat surgery: "second look" laparoscopy is a term that usually refers to repeat surgery done following treatment for (usually) ovarian cancer.  The cancer is initially staged and treated with the first surgery; then chemotherapy is administered.  A second look is done to look for any residual disease after chemo.

Question 5

what can i expect after a laparoscopy?

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Minimal changes: If you take pain medications in a scheduled way, a little shoulder pain and local incisional pain is common for a few days.

Question 6

what is laparoscopy && how does it work?

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Minimally Invasive: Laparoscopy is a technique of performing surgical procedures where the surgeon uses a series of small incisions through which instruments and a camera are placed in order to perform a variety of operations. Carbon dioxide gas is used to fill the abdominal cavity in order to create room to see and maneuver the instruments, then removed and absorbed into the body at the end of the operation.

Question 7

need tips on recuperating after a laparoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Resume activities: The question is what kind of laparoscopy, for appendix, gallbladder, GYN??  General rule after any laparoscopy is to walk as much as possible, and to resume normal physical activity after seen and approve by your surgeon.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: laparoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Min Invasive Surgery: Laparoscopy involves placement of a small camera-scope into the abdominal cavity, most often at the belly button. This allows us to see and surgically rx many abdominal and pelvic diseases. This is combined with distinction of the abd cavity with co2 gas to create more space to work. This usually requires a general anesthetic, yet most people can go home the same day.

Question 9

what to do if i have pain after laparoscopy 1 week later!?

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon: This depends on what type of surgery you had and the specific symptoms. Either way, your surgeon or his/her assistant should be available to answer questions after surgery. If not, find another surgeon.

Question 10

i m due a laparoscopy tomorrow will i need to remove my hch ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please. : Almost all operations involve using electrical energy to seal small blood vessels. The current can potentially go to any part of the body with metal; therefore, all jewelery/piercings must be removed. It can be replaced right after surgery.

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