What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
Laparoscopic is a type of surgery that has become a ground-breaking method in the world of contemporary medicine. Laparoscopy got its name from the laparoscope, a slender tool that has a tiny video camera and light on the end. In this, the surgeon draws a minimally invasive cut, and video monitors and sees what’s happening inside one’s body.
It eliminates the need for a much larger opening and helps a patient recover quickly, with fewer scars and more precision.
Types of Laparoscopic Procedures in Infertility Treatment
- Types of Laparoscopic Procedures in Infertility Treatment
Diagnostic laparoscopy is a procedure of identifying infertility inside a female's body by visually inspecting the pelvic organs and is often used with tests like x-rays and ct scans that are not concluding to a firm result.
In this procedure, a small incision is made to insert a thin, camera-equipped tube and doctors project images onto a monitor for clear internal viewing. It detects fertility issues such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or tubal block. - Operative (Therapeutic) Laparoscopy
Operative laparoscopy is a procedure performed when abnormalities are found during diagnostic laparoscopy. It allows doctors to treat certain conditions at the same time they are discovered. It involves making small incisions to insert a laparoscope—a thin tube with a camera—to visualize and perform surgeries within the abdomen or pelvis.
Through this method, various treatments can be done such as removal of endometriosis tissue, ovarian cystectomy, myomectomy (fibroid removal), lysis of adhesions (scar tissue removal), and tubal surgeries to remove blockages or repair damage. This minimally invasive technique ensures less pain, faster recovery, smaller scars, and improved surgical outcomes.