Why perform laparoscopy?
Regular surgery requires making a large incision, which leaves a large scar. Laparoscopy has changed that because surgeons now operate using small incisions whenever they can. Here are a few common examples of laparoscopy: • gallbladder removal • hernia repair • appendix removal • tubal ligation (having your “tubes tied”) Many hospitals perform more complex surgeries. New tools are being invented so that more operations can be done. This is an exciting area in the world of medicine. Sometimes laparoscopy is used just to look inside the body. You may be having some pain and your doctor may not be sure what’s wrong. By looking inside your body, the answer may be found. This is usually done after you’ve had some x-rays and other tests. What are the advantages of laparoscopic surgery? The major advantages are faster healing and very little scarring. Quicker recovery means less time in the hospital. It also means less time away from work or other activities. Scars can become almost invisibl
