why laparoscopy

Why Laparoscopic surgeries have become so popular? 

Laparoscopic surgeries have become very popular in short span of time, infact they have replaced all traditional abdominal surgeries. Their popularity is due to the immense advantages they have got over traditional surgeries. The advantages and benefits to the patients are 

They are less pain 

Patient recovers very fast (24-48 hrs.) and can resume to work within few days. 

No post operative rest required 

No scars on the abdomen 

No changes of wound infection 

No changes of post operative hernias and adhesions 

Apart from these benefits, patients also will have immense long term benefits.

In Laparoscopic surgery enough advancements have taken place for the last 5-10 years. In the years to come many more advancements can be expected for the benefits of the common man.

Now the Surgeon inserts instruments like scissors, Graspers, Cautery etc., through other small parts, which were inserted in to tummy earlier and various operations, are carried out.

• Laparoscopy for Gynaecology
• Laparoscopic myomectomy (Fibroid removal)
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (Uterus removal)
• Laparoscopic for ovarian cyst removal
• Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
• Laparoscopic surgery for tubular recanalisation (Joining the tube)
• Polycystic ovary drilling
• Laparoscopic surgery for tube pregnancy removal

Hysterectomy:

So far was risky and painful. Now with Laparoscopic surgery, it is possible to remove all types of uterus through small holes and recovery is less than 24 hours. The patient can get back home the next day and carry on with all the day-to-day activities.

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Gynaecological Laparoscopic Surgeries :

Gynaecologists are pioneers in this field what were once diagnostic procedure became completely therapeutic procedure from 90's onwards. Today with breakthrough in technology, we are able to perform gynaecological surgeries including cancer surgeries through Laparoscopic approach.

Fallopian Tube Surgeries

These are the surgeries, which were introduced earlier into practice. Laparoscopic removal of the Fallopian tubes for tubal pregnancy is one of the commonest surgery performed by us today.

Similarly Laparoscopic removal of the tubes for Hydrosalpinx, (due to tubal infection) Tuberculosis etc., is also a very common surgery performed.

Removing the tubal blocks and tubal adhesions is helpful and suitable way through Laparoscopic surgery.

Laparoscopic Tuboplasty or delicate repair of the damaged Fallopian tube using micro instruments, and this is called Laparoscopic microsurgery.

Laparoscopic Surgery for Uterus Problems :

Laparoscopic surgery is extremely useful in the treatment of uterus problems.

It is useful for removal of fibroids and thanks to development of Advanced Morcellators, with this technique. Even huge fibroids can be removed form the body.

Laparoscopic Surgery is very useful in removal of the uterus for various reasons like, Heavy bleeding, infection, fibroids, Endometriosis etc.,

Now the uterus removal operation is done commonly through Laparoscopic method.

Laparoscopic Surgery for Uterus and Cervix Cancer :

Cancer surgeries through laparoscopy is in practice for last few years. Especially if the uterus cancer is in earlier stages it can be completely removed laparoscopically.

Cysts and problems of the Ovaries :

Overian cysts is an extremely common problem in adult females causing pain and discofort in the tummy, through laparoscope all tyres of cysts can be removed with ease.

Endometriosis : 

Endometriosis is a disease of the ovaries causing cysts, adhesions etc., and the women will have pain and infertility as their problem. Laparoscopic surgery is a "Gold Standard" for this disease, which involves removal of the cysts and adhesions.