Laparoscopic Endometriosis

If you have been diagnosed with or think you may be suffering from endometriosis, the first step you need to take is to be seen by a medical professional for proper diagnosis. Once you have been evaluated, then the next step would be to determine what treatment is the right treatment for you. One of the most common surgical procedures done today is a laparoscopy for endometriosis.

The laparoscopic surgery is relatively minor operation when it is used to diagnose someone with endometriosis. However, it can turn into a major surgery when more work needs to be done that is more invasive. Providing that this is just for a laparoscopic endometriosis diagnosis then this is perhaps one of the least invasive forms of surgery performed today for this type of condition and is usually performed under local anesthesia.

Most of the doctors who perform this procedure will require the patient to stay overnight to be closely monitored to avoid any complications but in some cases it can be done as an outpatient procedure and the patient can go home the same day, providing that all goes well. How ever, your individual procedure will be between you and your doctor and what he or she feels is the best option for you and your needs.

How is it all done?

The surgery starts with a small incision in the abdomen to inflate the abdomen with a gas such as carbon dioxide. Once your abdomen has been successfully inflated the doctor will then insert a laparoscope, which is basically a long thin microscope, so the doctor can see inside your abdomen to diagnose the situation.

During surgery, your body will be slightly tilted (with your feet raised higher than your head). This position will allow your abdomen organs to shift up towards your chest so that they are out of the way for the procedure. The gas will help expand the abdomen, helping to move your internal organs even father away from the area he needs to evaluate.

Your doctor will then insert the small miniature telescope, called the laparoscope, through a tiny incision (1-centimeter) just below your navel. With a special attachment he can have a light to guide him on the visual inspection of the internal female organs. Once he evaluates the area, he can then remove any implants, scar tissues, nodules, cysts, adhesions, or any abnormal areas that are causing you difficulties. This will typically be accomplished by using excision, laser, or electrocautery techniques (example diathermy).

The particular technique that he chooses will depends on many different factors including:

Type and amount of found scar tissue, adhesions, or nodules

Patients preferences for removal

His training and experience and the available surgical equipment

After the surgical procedure, your physician will remove the instrument and release the gas, bringing the abdomen back to its regular size. He will then place a few small stitches to close the incision and your wound will be dressed.

How long your surgery will last depends on whether this is your first procedure or not. If he simply evaluates the area and doesn’t remove any abnormal tissues, implants, etc, then you can expect to have the procedure take around twenty to thirty minutes however if he performs removal techniques then it can last up to an hour. After the surgery, you will typically feel sore for the first couple of days but can resume normal activities within 7-10 days.

In conclusion, if you think you are suffering from endometriosis, then you need to seek the counsel of a trusted physician, as you may need to undergo a laproscopic endometriosis procedure to properly diagnosis and treat your condition.

By: Mishaun Taylor

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