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Laparoscope

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall. It allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin.

Laparoscopy is minimally invasive. This is made possible with an instrument called a laparoscope.

A laparoscope is a small tube that consists of a light source and a camera. The camera relays images of the inside of the abdomen or pelvis to a television monitor.

(high-definition rigid laparoscope by SOPRO COMEG)

Laparoscopy is usually done under general anesthesia. However, very rarely, this procedure may also be done using local anesthesia.

The surgeon makes a small incision in the skin and passes the laparoscope through it to study the organs and tissues inside the abdomen or pelvis. Carbon dioxide gas is passed into the abdomen using a CO2 insufflator to expand the area. This gives the surgeon more room to work, and helps the surgeon see the organs more clearly.

More small cuts may be made if other instruments are needed to get a better view of certain organs.

Small surgical instruments and devices can be passed through incisions in the skin. They are used to perform procedures including removing a damaged or diseased organ, such as an appendix, or to take a biopsy.

After the exam, the gas, laparoscope, and instruments are removed, and the cuts are closed.