Laparoscopy: A Minimally Invasive Surgery Method
Laparoscopy is the viewing of the abdominal or pelvic cavity area with the help of a fiber optic camera. The surgery performed using laparascopy is known as laparoscopic surgery and is also known as minimally invasive surgery or keyhole surgery due to its nature. The opportunity of performing an entire operation without having to make long incisions as well as reducing the complexity of the procedure is what makes laparoscopic surgery very effective. Surgeons performing this type of surgery make use of a telescopic video camera or a digital ccd laparoscope.
Small cuts are made in the abdominal region to create an entrance point for the laparascope. This cuts are significantly smaller than the large incisions that are required for traditional form of internal surgery. Besides being fairly non invasive, the other advantage of laparoscopic surgery is its precision involved as one can view the smaller organs on a large monitor. The post operative stress is far less, while the post operative recovery period is far shorter for those who have undergone a laparoscopic surgery. Thus, although laparoscopic surgery is generally more expensive than open surgery, the overall treatment of the condition is approximately 20% lower than that of an open surgery.
Some of the main reasons why laparascopy is done are given below:
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Checking for tumours formed in the abdominal or pelvic region. If possible, these tumours are also taken out with the help of a laparoscopic surgery.
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For performing a biopsy.
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Removal of ovarian cysts and treatment of other infertility related conditions in females.
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For fixing of hiatal or inguinal hernia.
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Removal of certain organs such as uterus, ovaries, gallbladder, spleen and appendix.
Laparoscopy is used in several fields of surgical science and urology is one of them. Urology is the the branch of medical science that deals with the urinary system of human beings. Some diseases and medical conditions that fall under the branch of urology include prostrate cancer, uteric cancer and conditions associated with the urinary bladder and kidneys can be operated upon with the help of laparascopy.
There are a few hospitals in India that provide laparascopic surgery treatment for urological conditions. One of the best hospitals that gives this treatment is Oyster & Pearl hospital located in Pune. This hospital is well known for its excellent health service facilities, good treatment procedures and overall personalization of medical care for patients of all genders and ages. Oyster & Pearl hospital’s urology and nephrology department is collectively known as O&P Shree. This department offers various kinds of laparoscopic surgery for urological diseases related to organs such as kidneys, prostrate and bladder.
For those residing in foreign countries who cannot afford the exorbitant prices required for healthcare in these countries and yet do not want to compromise on quality of medical care can take the benefit of Oyster & Pearl hospital’s unique medical tourism plans. For more information about the laparoscopic urology services available at Oyster & Pearl hospital.
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