Is laparoscopic surgery a safe procedure?
Yes, it is a 100 % safe procedure. Studies and research shows that it has much lesser complications than open surgery. In open surgery, there is a chance of complications after surgery, such as swelling, infection, irritation, bleeding and it takes a long period of time to recover from them all. Laparoscopic surgery can assure a patient, much lesser chances of complications after the operation along with a quick recovery. Choosing the best laparoscopic surgery hospital and expert laparoscopic surgeon is important for patients to minimize the degree of risk.
What are the benefits of laparoscopic surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery has a lot of benefits. including negligible scars, lesser pain, shorter hospital stay, less internal scarring or damage, fewer complications after surgery, early mobilization and earlier resumption of daily activities, along with an early recovery.
What are the side-effects/complications associated with this surgery?
After the surgery, you may experience some of the following side-effects
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Shoulder pain from the gas
- Bloating
However, they are kind of rare and can be treated easily with mild medication, if needed.
What are the benefits of Laparoscopic surgery?
- In comparison to the traditional open surgery, laparoscopic surgery subjects its patients to lesser pain.
- The recovery time after the surgery is also shorter.
- There is minimal scarring with laparoscopic surgery.
What are the possible risks of Laparoscopic surgery?
- Minor bleeding might occur around the incisions in the skin,
- Intestines or certain blood vessels may incur accidental damages. This complication is generally rare.
- Anesthesia-related complications may arise after the surgery.
- The incisions may get infected.
What is the normal recovery time after laparoscopic surgery?
This is usually individualized based on the surgery and the patient. Most patients require pain medication for one week following surgery. It may be advised to avoid intercourse, baths, douching, strenuous exercise or heavy lifting (above 15 lbs.) for 4-6 weeks. Many patients choose to return to work at two weeks, provided their job is not physically strenuous.
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