Diagnostic laparoscopy pelvic used to examine the internal organs of the pelvis in order to identify specific problem. You are encouraged to have a diagnostic laparoscopy, if you have pelvic pain, abnormal formation of the abdominal cavity, infertility. These conditions can be caused by endometriosis, tubal pregnancy, ovarian cyst or tumor, pelvic infection or other condition. Laparoscopic surgery requires only a small incision -. 0.5 to 1 cm The recovery period is much shorter, and flows much easier. When you arrive at the hospital for your procedure, you will install in / catheter for drug administration. You will be given a sedative to help you relax. Laparoscopy is performed under general anesthesia, which will ensure you sleep during the procedure. Under anesthesia, you temporarily install a tube into the airways to help you breathe during surgery. A catheter is also placed in the bladder to allow passage of urine.
The abdominal cavity is entered carbon dioxide to create a working space for the surgeon. The surgeon then inserts a laparoscope through an incision in the navel. Camera images are projected on a video monitor in the operating room. The surgeon examines your pelvic organs, looking for signs of disease that could explain your symptoms. Here he may prescribe other ports for more tools. These additional tools are used to move bodies out of the field of view for easy viewing or for performing surgical procedures, such as removal of scar tissue biopsy or abnormal fluid intake. When the procedure is over all the carbon dioxide is removed from the abdominal incisions are sutured and covered with bandages. After surgery, the breathing tube will be removed and you will be under observation in the recovery room. Your urinary catheter will be removed shortly thereafter, and you will receive pain medication as needed. When you are able to drink, you will remove the I / catheter. Most patients are released within a few hours after the procedure.