Laparoscopy is the overview of the abdomen. It is a method that can have diagnostic or therapeutic value since it indicates any pathology of the abdomen.
Due to laparoscopic surgery more than the 80% of the gynecological problems are now treated more efficiently and immediately even those not related to infertility.
Common Pathologies that are treated by laparoscopic surgery are:
- Uterine fibroids
- Adhesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Hydrosalpinx
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian drilling (Severe Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Tubal permeability certification (dye test)
- Congenital uterine malformations (Müllerian malformations)
Laparoscopy has replaced the traditional surgery tο a great extent and it is used worldwide as it offers many advantages, as the absence of extensive surgical incision and its replacement by three small incisions.
This means minimal trauma and pain, minimal blood loss, absence of intra-abdominal adhesions as well as reduced postoperative hospitalization. In most cases recovery is immediate and return to daily activities is possible within the next few days.
Last but not least the absence of extensive incision has no aesthetic effect improving in this way the woman’s psychology and leading her to a faster recovery.