
Lap-Gynae is an advanced technique to perform the surgeries. The same is associated with fewer complications – skin irritations, bladder infection. However the same can be handled by following the instructions given in the recovery plan. Other major complications that can occur are damage to the abdominal blood vessel, bladder, bowel, uterus, and other pelvic structures, nerve damage, allergic reactions, blood clots and problems urinating.
Patients opting for a Lap-Gynae Surgery are admitted usually for a maximum of two days as compared to open abdominal surgeries. Post the surgery, you are admitted and your vital signs are monitored. Before you are discharged the doctors make sure that you are fine. They advise on the slight tenderness that you may feel in your stomach. Recommendations are also given to handle the nausea. You shall be explained your medication, diet restrictions and precautions that you are to take.
The preparation for a Lap-Gynae surgery depends on the type of surgery that is to be performed. You should always tell your doctor, the kind of medication that you take- OTC and supplements. You may have to stop them before the procedure. You should always have an attendant with you for the surgery. The hospital also prepares you 3-4 days prior to the surgery. Patients are advised less gaseous diet to ensure a clean bowel. Antacids and laxatives are given to ease the patients.
Smaller incisions, no scar post operation, faster recovery, lesser chances of infection, less blood loss and less hospital stay are few of the advantages of Laparoscopic Gynae Technique. The procedure has shorter healing time than open surgeries. This technique can be used for diagnosis, treatment or both. The clinical outcomes and patient response for Lap Gyane procedures has been encouraging, hence majority of the surgeons opt for the same technique.
Earlier all surgeries were done by cutting the abdominal wall either vertically or transversely 3-5 inches depending upon the surgery and capability of surgeon. With the discovery of laparoscopic instruments, mostly all surgeries are done with small incisions made in the abdominal wall. Through this technique and with the help of an internal telescope the need of major incisions is no longer there. Through the telescope the doctor can visualize the internal anatomy and through specialized operation instruments can conduct the operation. The minimal incisions help the patient in having a no scar a7 fast recovery operation.
Laparoscopic surgery is a specialized technique to perform surgeries using minimal invasive methods. Through the same, procedures are carried out by using small instruments like Laparoscope that measure – 3mm to 8mm. It is a small telescope that is introduced in the abdominal cavity. The size the incisions are miniscule and don’t require heavy stitches. The advantages are faster recovery, no scars, less hospital stay, low cost, less blood loss, lesser chances of infection and at low hospital expense. This is the most advanced modern method of treatment. Through these procedures common gynecology issues that require operations can be treated – hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), removal of the ovaries, removal of fibroids, cysts, blocking blood flow to fibroids, etc.