Laparoscopic surgery, also known as keyhole surgery or minimally invasive surgery, uses small incisions and a camera (laparoscope) to diagnose and treat conditions within the abdomen or pelvis, offering advantages like smaller scars, less pain, and faster recovery.
What it is
Laparoscopic surgery involves making small incisions (cuts) in the abdomen or pelvis, through which a thin, lighted tube called a laparoscope (containing a camera) and surgical instruments are inserted.
How it works
The surgeon uses the camera to visualize the internal organs and performs the procedure using the surgical instruments.
Conditions treated
Laparoscopic surgery can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including:
Appendicitis.
Pelvic inflammatory disease.
Endometriosis.
Some cancers, such as liver cancer and ovarian cancer.
Gallbladder problems.
Hernias.
Gynaecological problems.
Urological problems.
Thoracic problems.
