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What is laparoscopy?

April 26, 2017laparoscopy

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What is laparoscopy?

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• Q. Can somebody undergo laparoscopy and still have the diagnosis of endometriosis missed? • Q. Do you recommend laparoscopy in patients with suspected endometriosis even if they are not interested in their future fertility? • Q. What is a “second look” laparoscopy? • Q. I was told that I have pelvic defects. Can you explain this? • Q. How helpful is a pelvic sonogram (ultrasound) in diagnosis of endometriosis? • Q. I had a hysterosalpingogram. Could this have shown my endometriosis? • Q. Is there an optimum time during the menstrual cycle for performing the diagnostic laparoscopy? • Q. What are the pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis? • Q. I was diagnosed as having Stage III endometriosis at the time of laparoscopy. What does this mean? • Q. What percentage of patients with endometriosis are infertile? • Q. In infertile patients with endometriosis, what is causing the infertility? • Q. Can you explain why patients with endometriosis have adhesions? • Q. I read t

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Laparo in Greek means “flank” which is the side of the body between the ribs and the hips. The term ‘scope’ means to ‘look at’ or examine. Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure performed through very small incisions in the abdomen using specialized instruments.