Matters of the Ladies: Knowing What is Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynaecology

Laparoscopic Surgery is a technique whereby surgery is performed through several small "keyhole" incisions in the abdomen, where instruments like a laparoscope (a thin telescope-like instrument), scissors and graspers are inserted to perform the surgery.

When is Laparascopic Surgery needed?

According to Dr.Sharad, Gynaecological Surgeon from UCSI Hospital, it can be performed by Laparoscopy

• Ectopic pregnancy
• Investigation of infertility
• Removal of uterus (hysterectomy)
• Removal of fibroids (myomectomy)
• Endometriosis surgery
• Prolapse of the uterus
• Removal of the ovarian cysts
• Cancer of the endometrium

How does Laparoscopic Surgery help a person’s life?

• Less postoperative pain.
• Quicker return of bowel function.
• Quicker return to solid food.
• Quicker return to daily activities.
• Reduced chance of scar formation in the abdomen.
• Reduced infection
• Reduced bleeding during surgery.
• Smaller scars on the skin.
• Video magnification offers the surgeon a better view.