Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, is a modern surgical technique performed through small incisions (usually 0.5 to 1.5 cm).

Equipment

It involves the use of a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera and light source, which allows surgeons to view inside the abdomen or pelvis.

Applications

• Diagnostic Procedures: Used to investigate pelvic pain, infertility, and abnormal uterine bleeding.
• Operative Procedures: Commonly performed for:
• Hysterectomy: Removal of the uterus.
• Ovarian Cysts: Removal or treatment of ovarian cysts.
• Endometriosis: Treatment of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
• Fibroids: Removal or treatment of uterine fibroids.
• Tubal Procedures: Including sterilization or tubal reanastomosis