What is it?

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows your doctor to examine the inside of your pelvis, including your fallopian tubes, uterus, ovaries, and womb. Imagine a tiny camera peeking through a keyhole to give your doctor a clear view of your internal organs.

What is it used for?

Laparoscopy has two main uses:

1. Diagnosis:

• Identifying the cause of unexplained infertility
  
• Investigating pelvic pain without a clear cause
• Checking for blocked fallopian tubes
• Evaluating past pelvic infections
• Diagnosing endometriosis or uterine fibroids
  
  
  2. Treatment
  
  
• Performing various surgeries through small incisions, leading to faster recovery and less scarring. This includes:
• Removing the uterus (hysterectomy)
• Removing ovaries or cysts
• Removing fibroids
• Controlling fibroid bleeding
• Treating endometriosis
• Removing adhesions
• Reversing tubal ligation (sterilization)
• Treating urinary incontinence
• Repairing pelvic organ prolapse
  
  How is it done?
  
  
• Preparation: You'll generally be under general anesthesia and have an empty bladder.
• Procedure:
• Carbon dioxide gas inflates your abdomen to create space and improve visibility.
• A thin laparoscope with a camera is inserted through a small cut near your navel.
• Images are displayed on a monitor for your doctor to examine your organs.
• The procedure may involve.
• Take tissue samples for diagnosis.
• Perform surgery using additional small incisions and instruments guided by the laparoscope.