Archive for the 'Laparoscopy' Category

Generally, X-rays and Ultrasound examinations can diagnose various conditions within the abdomen and pelvis but they too have certain limitations.

However, there comes certain condition where a most clear picture of the abdomen and pelvis emergence is essential.

Therefore, laparoscopy is best to view the organs of the abdomen and pelvis directly.

Laparoscopy is also referred to as Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) or keyhole surgery.

It is a special kind of surgery that makes use of telescopes to examine the interior parts of the human body.

Actually, the term ‘Laparoscopy‘comes from two Greek words: Lapara and Skopein. Lapara means “the soft parts of the body between the rib margins and hips,” whereas skopein means “to view or examine.”

Earlier, in the beginning, gynecologists used laparoscopy only for the diagnosis of diseases of the ovary and uterus [Laparoscopy for ovarian cancer]. However, in the late 1980s, laparoscopic techniques were introduced in removal of the gallbladder.

And now, the fiber optic instruments and video cameras allow surgical procedures on the smallest of structures and with the help of laparoscopy, a variety of critical conditions can be treated. The most common of them are gallstones, appendicitis, bowel disorders, hernias, etc.