Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopy: It’s a novel technique where instead of making a large incision, the surgeon can look into the abdomen or any body cavity. having 360 degree view and access for performing surgical procedures. Depending upon the procedure it’s named as, Laparoscopic/Thoracoscopic/Cystoscopic/Arthroscopic , so on so forth.
These procedures are also known collectively as Minimally Invasive/Minimal Access/Key hole procedures.
You will receive a few specific instructions. from your surgeon or his associates, which may vary according to the circumstances. By and large, these are the general prerequisites, and advice after your procedure is confirmed by your surgeon.
- You may require a day care admission or admission for a few days for laparoscopy and allied surgical procedure. Most of the common procedures require hospital stay for a day or two.
- Do not eat or drink anything for several hours before the surgery.
- Do not smoke in the weeks leading up to laparoscopy
- Do not take any medication on the day of the procedure, unless specifically advised by your surgeon.
- Do not take a bath or shower for two days after laparoscopy.
What to Expect During Laparoscopy?
The best laparoscopic surgeon in Kolkata said the first thing you need to do after arriving at the hospital is register for the surgery.
You will be asked to sign some papers including consent for your operation and allied procedures and for anaesthesia.
You will be clinically assessed and your pre-surgical work up checked by the medical officer on duty, the anaesthetist or his associates and the nurses on duty.
You may receive pre-op medicines before anaesthetist administers anaesthesia. You remain fully unconscious during the procedure, with all your body muscles relaxed. The surgeon makes tiny incisions in your abdomen – inside or near the navel to reduce scarring. They insert an instrument to fill your abdomen with CO2 gas. This enables them to see your abdominal and pelvic organs with magnified clear view on the monitor. The surgeon then inserts other instrument to detect and assess the lesions, perform operation as planned and extract samples for biopsy. Finally, they take the instruments out and closes all the incisions using adhesive or stitches. They cover the treated areas with dressings.
Innovations in the medical sector has allowed doctors to rely on robotics for carrying out laparoscopy.