Laparoscopic surgery, or surgery through an incision in the abdomen, has brought about revolutionary changes in the world of surgery. In keeping with the times, this surgical method has now spread in many fields in our country as well.
What is laparoscopic surgery?
The word laparo comes from lapar, meaning abdomen. And scope means to look or see. Laparoscopic surgery is a surgical procedure that involves making one or more incisions in the abdomen and using a camera to look inside the body.
Although gallbladder surgery was performed more often at first, its scope later spread to various surgeries and diagnoses. The name of the surgery also changes depending on the location of the surgery. For example, chest surgery using such a machine is called thoracoscopic surgery, orthopedic surgery is called arthroscopic surgery, etc. Laparoscopic surgery requires a specific machine and skilled technicians. Currently, such surgeries are performed in all districts and cities of the country.
When is it done?
Most laparoscopic surgeries are elective surgeries. Therefore, the patient’s fitness before the surgery is important. The abdomen is inflated with air (carbon dioxide gas), which puts pressure on the chest during the surgery. Therefore, patients with respiratory or heart problems are more likely to have post-operative complications. Therefore, these are controlled before the surgery is performed.
What surgeries can be performed?
In the developed world, almost all surgeries are currently performed laparoscopically. In our country’s specialized hospitals, almost all types of surgeries are being performed in this manner. However, gallstone, appendix, hernia surgeries are usually performed in this way. Laparoscopy is performed to diagnose various diseases in women. Apart from this, cancer and tumor surgeries are also now being performed through this method.
Benefits
1. Less pain. Since the surgery is performed through a small incision, there is very little incision. This makes post-surgery recovery easier.
2. Wounds heal quickly.
3. Bleeding is reduced. Everything can be seen many times larger on the machine’s camera. So even minor bleeding is easier to stop.
4. Scars are reduced.
5. The patient can return to work quickly.
Disadvantages
1. Sometimes surgery cannot be done through laparoscopy. In that case, an incision has to be made.
2. There is a risk of infection and hernia at the port where the laparoscopy machine is inserted.
3. The success of the surgery depends on the experience of the surgeon. If the surgeon is not well trained, complications may occur during the surgery.
Popular belief
Many patients think that laparoscopy does not completely remove the surgery. Some parts are left behind. This is a misconception. The world is now moving from laparoscopy to robotic surgery. So we also need to be aware of new technologies. If such surgery is performed in skilled hands, it will bring benefits to the patient.
