Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Women
Diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive technique used to examine the abdomen or pelvis using a small video camera inserted through a tiny incision. This allows the surgeon to detect tumors and other medical conditions. Laparoscopy is particularly helpful in diagnosing and treating fibroids, tumors, and infertility issues, especially when ultrasound or X-ray results are inconclusive.
Laparoscopy enables the examination of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, making it useful for infertility diagnosis and treatment.
Gynecological Conditions Diagnosed with Laparoscopy
- Endometriosis diagnosis and treatment
- Removal of scar tissue (adhesions) caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or endometriosis
- Ectopic pregnancy treatment, where a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus
- Tubal ligation (sterilization) to prevent future pregnancies
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Hysterectomy (uterus removal) or oophorectomy (ovary removal)
- Fibroid removal
- Cancer evaluation to determine the presence or spread of gynecological cancers
Side Effects of Diagnostic Laparoscopy
- Mild vaginal bleeding
- Abdominal pain
- Shoulder pain (due to gas used to expand the abdomen)
- Fatigue
- Bruising around the incision site
- Nausea
