Laparoscopic surgery -- a revolution in the field of gynecology
Anand, A.
Indian Medical Tribune 2(11): 1
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0971-488X PMID: 12179173 Document Number: 285184
Minimally invasive surgery is performed through a key hole incision using a laparoscope. Even though laparoscopy can be used to perform gynecologic surgery, most practicing gynecologists in India do not yet know how to perform laparoscopic surgery. A well-known endoscopic surgeon from Bombay, Dr. Prashant Mangeshkar, has conducted a workshop in Delhi to generate awareness among physicians in advanced gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery allows physicians to make a diagnosis, prognosis, and to decide on therapy at the same time. It provides cosmetic benefits to the patient (i.e., reduced incision size 5-100 mm vs. 6-10 cm for laparotomy). Laparoscopic surgery also causes less damage to the abdominal wall, reduces pain, and decreases blood loss. Other advantages include shorter hospitalization, more rapid convalescence and healing, and quick return to work. Postoperative complications (e.g., hematoma, infection) are minimized with laparoscopy. Since it is a closed operation, laparoscopic surgery preserves the moist conditions of the abdomen, which in turn reduces the risk of adhesion formation. Now that minimally invasive surgery has arrived, patients will ask for this type of surgery.