Laparoscopy is the process of observing the inside of the abdomen with an endoscope (camera system). Today, almost all gynecological operations can be performed by laparoscopy. Generally speaking, laparoscopy can help three patient groups:
1. Those with gynecological diseases
a. Endometriosis
b. ovarian cysts
c. developmental abnormalities originating from the uterus
d. Myomas
;e. Non-cancerous reasons that require removal of the uterus and ovaries (such as bleeding, cyst, mass)
2. Those with gynecological cancer
a. Intrauterine (endometrium)cancer
b. Cancer originating from the uterine wall
c. Cervical (cervix) cancer
d. Ovarian cancer
3. Pelvic floor dysfunction
a. Urinary incontinence
b. Uterine prolapse
c. Prolapse of the intestine and/or urinary bladder from the vagina
Who is suitable?
Endoscopy can be performed on anyone whose general condition is suitable for the operation. Endoscopy may not be preferred in patients with severe respiratory or heart problems, as the head-down position is used during the procedure.
What are the advantages?
Most surgeries by opening the abdomen can now be performed with laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. The advantages of endoscopy come from the fact that the incisions on the skin are much smaller. The size of the operation performed inside is the same as open surgery. Therefore, the patient feels less pain, stays in the hospital for a shorter time, and returns to work sooner.
• Shorter recovery time
• Return to work quicker< br /> • Less surgical bleeding
• Smaller skin incision
• Less abdominal wall infections
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Developments in laparoscopic surgery, which was first used for diagnostic purposes only to look inside the abdomen, are quite rapid.
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