Laparoscopy

Developments in medicine and technology have made surgical interventions more comfortable, faster and more reliable. Developed as an alternative to traditional open surgeries, laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical method widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological diseases. Laparoscopic surgery allows detailed examination of reproductive system organs such as the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes and treatment in the same session.

In Ankara, many gynecological problems such as myomas, ovarian cysts, polyps and chocolate cysts can be treated comfortably in a short time with the laparoscopy method.

What is Laparoscopy?

Laparoscopy is a closed surgery method used in many surgical fields, especially in gynecological diseases. During this procedure, which provides detailed visualization of organs such as the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes, doctors can instantly examine the patient's internal organs with the help of a special camera.

When used for diagnostic purposes, it is called diagnostic laparoscopy, and in surgical interventions, it is called laparoscopic surgery or closed surgery. It is a method that requires fewer incisions compared to traditional open surgeries, offers a faster recovery process and minimizes the risk of complications.

What is Laparoscopic Surgery?

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique used for diagnosis and treatment in gynecological diseases. It is performed with much smaller incisions compared to open surgeries and offers less pain, a faster recovery process and minimal risk of infection for patients.

In this method, a thin and lighted camera called a laparoscope is inserted into a small incision in the abdomen. In this way, the doctor can evaluate the internal organs with high-resolution images and perform the necessary surgical intervention.

Why is Laparoscopy Performed?

Laparoscopy is a safe method used in both diagnosis and treatment of gynecological diseases. It is preferred in the following cases:

• Investigation of causes of infertility
• Evaluation of unexplained pain in the pelvic area
• Detection and treatment of myomas, polyps and ovarian cysts in the uterus
• Treatment of ectopic pregnancy
• Removal of intrauterine adhesions
• Hysterectomy

Thanks to this method, patients have a much shorter recovery time compared to cases requiring open surgery.

 

Areas of Use of Laparoscopy

 

Areas of Use of Laparoscopy

1. Diagnostic Laparoscopy (Office Laparoscopy)

Diagnostic laparoscopy is used in the following cases:

• Unexplained pelvic pain
• Determining the causes of infertility
• Investigating abnormal uterine bleeding
• Detecting suspicious formations in the uterus or ovaries

2. Operative Laparoscopy (Laparoscopic Surgery)

Operative laparoscopy can treat conditions such as:

• Surgical removal of myomas and polyps
• Removal of ovarian cysts
• Treatment of ectopic pregnancy
• Removal of intrauterine adhesions
• Closed hysterectomy surgeries

Compared to traditional open surgeries, laparoscopic surgery significantly shortens the recovery time of patients.

What are the advantages of laparoscopy?

Laparoscopic surgery offers many advantages over traditional open surgeries:

• Minimal incision: Instead of large surgical incisions, small incisions of only a few millimeters are used.
• Fast recovery process: Patients can return to their daily lives in a much shorter time compared to open surgeries.
• Less pain: Thanks to small incisions, post-operative pain is minimal.
• Lower risk of infection: Since the surgical area remains open for a short time, the risk of infection also decreases.
• Aesthetic advantage: Instead of large surgical scars, small scars that become almost invisible within a few months remain.

Laparoscopy stands out as one of the most preferred surgical methods in today's modern medical understanding.

How is Laparoscopy Performed?

Laparoscopy is performed under general anesthesia. The application stages are as follows:

• A small incision of 0.5-1 cm is made in the patient's abdomen.
• A camera called a laparoscope is placed through this incision.
• Additional incisions may be made for necessary surgical procedures.
• The incisions are closed after diagnostic or operative procedures are completed.

The duration of the operation may vary between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the type of disease and the procedures to be performed.

Recovery Process After Laparoscopy

After laparoscopy, patients can usually be discharged on the same day or kept under observation in the hospital for one night. Since it offers a much faster recovery process compared to open surgeries, patients can usually return to their normal lives within 1-2 weeks.

Things to Consider After Laparoscopy:

• Heavy lifting should be avoided within the first 24 hours.
• Showers should not be taken for 2-3 days after the operation.
• Shared areas such as pools, Turkish baths and the sea should be avoided.
• Sexual intercourse should be avoided for the period recommended by the doctor.
• Painkillers recommended by the doctor can be used when pain is felt.

It is very important for patients not to neglect their doctor's check-ups after laparoscopy and to follow the healing process.