REPRODUCTIVE SURGERY

Laparoscopic Surgery:

It is an outpatient surgery used to diagnose and treat a wide variety of infertility and gynecological conditions, which include pelvic pain, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions and tubal diseases.

An incision in the navel is made and then a fiber optic tube, which is connected to a video camera, is inserted in the abdomen. Then the surgeon will be able to examine the uterus, the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, the appendix, the liver and the gall bladder in order to determine the cause of pain and infertility.
Recently, this surgery has been used for a variety of surgical procedures ranging from appendectomies, removal of the spleen, or even a kidney.

Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery:

Small incision.
It is an outpatient procedure.
Low risk of scarring
Quick patient recovery. It takes about seven days for to be able to return to daily activities.
Low cost.
Least amount of post-operative pain.

What can I expect after the surgery?

After surgery, the patient will have a recovery period of one to two hours before being discharged.
The doctor injects a local anesthetic for pain and the patient should rest for at least two days before returning to their normal activities.
However, you may experience abdominal discomfort in the first week after surgery, for which the doctor may prescribe antibiotics.
The doctor will set a date to evaluate the results of the surgery.
If the patient should notify the doctor immediately should the following symptoms occur: severe pain, fever, wound is bleeding and nausea or vomiting.