Minimally Invasive Surgery- Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy also called minimally invasive surgery or
key hole surgery is commonly performed gynecology procedure to
diagnose and treat some abdominal and
pelvic conditions.
Laparoscopy is direct
visualization of the abdominal cavity, ovaries, outside
of the tubes and uterus by using a laparoscope. The
laparoscope is a long thin instrument with a light
source at its tip, to light up the inside of the abdomen
or pelvis. Fiberoptic fibers carry images from a lens, at the tip of the
laparoscope, to a video monitor,
which the surgeon and other theatre staff can view in
real time.
Operative setting for laparoscopy
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