LAPAROSCOPY

Laparoscopy, or "keyhole surgery," is a modern, minimally invasive technique used to diagnose and treat pelvic conditions through 0.5-1 cm incisions. By utilizing a laparoscope - a thin, illuminated tube with a camera - surgeons can view real-time, high-resolution images on a monitor. Compared to traditional open surgery, this approach results in less postoperative pain, smaller scars, and a faster recovery.

Key Aspects of Laparoscopy:

Procedure: Small incisions, typically near the belly button, and inserts a camera and specialized tools.
Visualization: High definition view.
Applications: Commonly used for gynecological problem (myoma / fibroid, adenomyosis, endometriosis, ovarian cysts).
Benefits: Compared to conventional open surgery (laparotomy), this method minimize blood loss, postoperative pain - painless surgery, faster recovery and shortened hospital stay duration.
Recovery: Most patients can return to normal activities sooner than with traditional, larger-incision surgery.

Advantages of laparoscopy surgery including:

Minimal skin incision
Minimal pain
Precision, accuracy
Less bleeding
Reduced incidence of anemia and need for blood transfusions during and after surgery
Less healthy tissue damage
Less complications
Faster recovery time

Shortens hospitalization time
Less post-operative scarring
Better aesthetic results. With laparoscopy, the surgeon usually only requires small incisions - 0.5 only to insert laparoscopy instruments. This small incision ensures that the patient does not feel as much pain during the operation and afterward, so less analgesia (pain medication) is required.
Reduced unwanted side effects of analgesia.
The risk of infection during laparoscopy is minimal because internal organs are not exposed much to the external environment.

Common Gynecologic Conditions Treated

Endometriosis diagnosis and ablation
Ovarian cyst removal (cystectomy)
Fibroid removal (myomectomy)
Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)
Ectopic pregnancy treatment
Tubal ligation (sterilization)
Evaluation of pelvic pain or infertility