All You Should Know About Laparoscopic Surgery!

Laparoscopy is not devoid of risks and the most common risks associated with this surgical diagnostic procedure include bleeding, infection, and also damage to the abdominal organs. But, it must be mentioned that these are extreme cases and the complications rarely arise. In case you feel any discomfort or experience fever, redness, shortness of breath, or lightheadedness, you should contact your doctor.

Laparoscopy is performed as the last step when other non-invasive methods are unable to examine the condition or provide adequate information related to the diagnosis of the condition. The other non-invasive methods, which involves the use of imaging techniques include ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI scan.

Laparoscopy may be recommended by your doctor for the assessment of organs, including the appendix, stomach, and the liver. This diagnostic procedure may also be recommended for other organs as well, including the gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, spleen, and the reproductive or pelvic organs.

The method of laparoscopy can be used to detect abdominal tumor or mass, fluid in the abdominal cavity, as well as, liver disease. This diagnostic method is also helpful in assessing the effectiveness of treatments or to assess the progress of cancer in certain cases.