The Benefits of Laparoscopy: How Dr Caroline’s Keyhole Surgery Can Help Treat Endometriosis, Ectopic Pregnancies and Uterine Fibroids
In gynaecology, laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows for the examination and treatment of various women’s reproductive health conditions. The procedure is performed by inserting a laparoscope—a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light—through small incisions in the abdomen. The camera provides a magnified view of the pelvic organs, which enables performing surgeries with high precision.
Benefits of laparoscopy
Minimally invasive
Laparoscopy involves small incisions, typically around 1 to 1.5 centimetre in size, resulting in minimal tissue damage and scarring. Compared to traditional open surgery, laparoscopy offers a quicker recovery time, reduced pain, and less risk of complications.
Enhanced visualization
The laparoscope provides a high-definition, magnified view of the pelvic organs, allowing the gynaecologist to examine the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding structures in detail. This visual clarity aids in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Quick diagnosis and evaluation
Laparoscopy allows for the diagnosis and evaluation of various gynaecological conditions, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts and fibroids. It can help identify the cause of pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, infertility or other gynaecological concerns.
Treatment of gynaecological conditions
Laparoscopy enables gynaecologists to perform a range of surgical procedures. Examples include:
- Ovarian cyst removal. Cysts on the ovaries can be excised or drained during laparoscopy.
- Diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. Laparoscopy allows for the identification and removal of endometrial scarring and lesions.
- Hysterectomy. In certain cases, a laparoscopic-assisted hysterectomy may be performed to remove the uterus.
- Diagnosis of ectopic pregnancies and removing the pregnancy before it becomes too large and causes complications.
- Removal of uterine fibroids which can be completed in 15 minutes or a few hours.
Shorter hospital stay
Compared to open surgery, laparoscopic procedures generally require shorter hospital stays. Many laparoscopic surgeries can be performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home the same day.
Faster recovery
Laparoscopy typically involves a quicker recovery time compared to traditional open surgery. The smaller incisions result in less postoperative pain, reduced scarring, and a faster return to normal activities.
Lower risk of complications
With laparoscopy, the risk of complications such as infection, bleeding and injury to surrounding organs is generally lower than with open surgery.
About Dr Caroline
When it comes to laparoscopy, women’s reproductive health and treatment of endometriosis, ectopic pregnancies and uterine fibroids, Dr Caroline is here to take care of you. As an experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist, she has been carrying out minimally invasive keyhole surgeries for several years. With her extensive surgical experience, she has helped women achieve better reproductive health and gain peace of mind.