Laparoscopy in the Female
Alternate Names : Bandaid Surgery, Belly Button Surgery, Pelvic Laparoscopy, Peritoneoscopy, Celioscopy, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Exploratory Laparoscopy
What happens later at home?
For a few hours after the surgery, the woman may feel
sleepy or groggy. She should not drive or use heavy machinery for
24 hours. The most common complaints after laparoscopy include:
shoulder pain, caused from gas that has built up under the diaphragm
feeling bloated
pain at the incision sites
cramping
constipation
These symptoms usually improve within 24 to 48 hours
after surgery.
What are the potential complications after the procedure?
Because sharp instruments are used during surgery,
trauma may occur to any organ within the abdomen. Other complications
include:
problems related to the anesthesia, which include reactions to
medicines and having trouble breathing
a bloody swelling, called a hematoma, around the cut
infection of the cut
puncture of the aorta, which is the main artery of the heart
bleeding in the abdomen
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