Laparoscopy

A laparoscopy is a diagnostic procedure. A surgeon uses a thin device with an attached light and camera to help them more clearly visualize organ damage and disease. During a laparoscopy, the healthcare provider inserts the laparoscope into the abdomen through a small incision in the abdomen. They will then use a catheter, allowing for clearer imaging of the organs in the abdomen and pelvis. The key element is the use of a laparoscope, a long fiber optic cable system which allows viewing of the affected area by snaking the cable from a more distant, but more easily accessible location. It also called minimally invasive surgery (MIS), bandaid surgery, or keyhole surgery, is a modern surgical technique. There are a number of advantages to the patient with laparoscopic surgery versus the more common, open procedure. These include reduced pain due to smaller incisions, reduced hemorrhaging and shorter recovery time