LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

Laparoscopic surgery is used for many surgeries. It has the advantages of less pain, less cutting of skin and tissue, fewer wound complications, quicker post-operative recovery, and a shorter duration of hospital stay.

Your doctor may recommend a laparoscopy if You regularly experience severe abdominal pain believed to be caused by endometriosis. Endometriosis or related symptoms have continued or reappeared following hormone therapy. Endometriosis is believed to be interfering with organs, such as the bladder or bowel.

After minor surgery, such as appendix removal, you may be able to resume normal activities within 3 weeks. Following major surgery, such as removal of your ovaries or kidney because of cancer, the recovery time may be as long as 12 weeks.