Surgeries That Can Be Performed Laparoscopically
Gallstone surgery: Gallstones are hardened deposits in your gallbladder that can also range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Laparoscopic surgery is the best way to perform gallstone surgery.
Hernia Surgery: Hernia occurs because of the natural weakening of abdominal walls due to constant coughing, heavy lifting, or difficulty with bowel movement or urination. Laparoscopy is the best way to treat hernia as it includes only three tiny scars, comparatively less pain, and faster recovery.
Weight loss surgery: Weight gain or obesity is a common problem in India and laparoscopic surgery is the most preferred way for weight loss surgery. This surgery not only is the best because of fewer scars but side effects of the surgery are minimum as compared to traditional surgery.
Procedure:
In laparoscopy, a small incision is made at the belly button to insert a small tube called a cannula. The cannula is used to inflate your abdomen with carbon dioxide gas that allows your doctor to see your abdominal organs more clearly.
Once your abdomen is inflated, the surgeon inserts the camera-mounted instrument through the incision. The camera attached to the laparoscope clearly displays all the images on a screen.