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How long does it take for swelling to decrease following a laparoscopy?
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Recovery: The gas placed in your peritoneum during surgery is usually removed at the end of the case. Your intestines have to resume function, which takes a few days. Bloating is most likely from your intestinal ileus.
Answered 8/29/2020
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