What is laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery?

Laparoscopic surgery refers to a special technique by which the surgeon performs the surgery through several small holes in the abdomen with the aid of a camera. It is also known as “minimally invasive surgery”. These incisions are much smaller than would have been required using traditional surgical techniques.

What procedures are done using laparoscopy?

General Laparoscopic Procedures

  • About laparoscopy. During a laparoscopic procedure, several small incisions are made in the area to be treated.
  • Hernia Surgery.
  • Appendectomy.
  • Gallbladder Removal.
  • LESS.
  • Colon Surgery.
  • Stomach Surgery.
  • Anti-Reflux Surgery.

How long does laparoscopic bowel resection take?

The surgery will take 2 to 4 hours.

Is laparoscopic surgery major surgery?

Although patients tend to think of laparoscopic surgery as minor surgery, it is major surgery with the potential for major complications – visceral injury and bleeding, injury to the bowel, or injury to the bladder.

How long do you stay in hospital after laparoscopy?

In most cases, you can leave the hospital about four hours after laparoscopy. It’s rare that a patient will need to stay in the hospital overnight after this procedure. You’ll be asked to return to your healthcare provider’s office for follow-up appointments within two to eight weeks of your laparoscopy.

How is laparoscopic surgery used to treat bowel problems?

Surgical creation of either a temporary or permanent ileostomy (opening between the surface of the skin and the small intestine) or colostomy (opening between the surface of the skin and the colon). The surgery treats complex rectal and anal problems, including poor bowel control.

How is laparoscopic surgery different from colon surgery?

Unlike traditional surgery on the colon or other parts of the intestines where a long incision down the center of the abdomen is required, laparoscopic surgery requires only small “keyhole” incisions in the abdomen.

What kind of surgery is done on the small intestine?

Fecal diversion. Surgical creation of either a temporary or permanent ileostomy (opening between the surface of the skin and the small intestine) or colostomy (opening between the surface of the skin and the colon). The surgery treats complex rectal and anal problems, including poor bowel control. Abdominoperineal resection.

How are the incisions made for laparoscopic surgery?

For laparoscopic surgery, three or more small (5-10 mm) incisions are made in the abdomen to allow access ports to be inserted. The laparoscope and surgical instruments are inserted through these ports. The surgeon then uses the laparoscope, which transmits a picture of the abdominal organs on a video monitor,…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijVpaDYth7U