Diagnostic laparoscopy. Prices, reviews, ratings

• General information
• Procedure
• Indications and contraindications
• Complications
• Prices and clinics

General information

Such a procedure may include a comprehensive examination using palpation, targeted biopsy and X-ray studies.

Procedure

Preparation

Preparation includes the following actions:

• complete emptying of the bladder;
• cleansing the gastrointestinal tract;
• shaving hair in the area of manipulation;
• premedication;
• blood clotting test.

Process of diagnostic laparoscopy

Examination using laparoscopy includes several successive stages:

• imposition of pneumoperitoneum. (it is performed through a puncture that is made three centimeters above the navel);
• insertion of a trocar;
• examination of organs using a video camera;
• observation of endoscopy images;
• palpation and targeted biopsy;
• completion of the surgical intervention, which includes suturing the wound.

Rehabilitation period

After laparoscopy, the patient must stay in the clinic for some time. At this time, he may be prescribed certain medications to relieve inflammation in the area of the surgical wound.

After the procedure, you cannot do heavy physical work for a week.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for this examination are:

• acute diseases of the abdominal organs;
• acute pancreatitis, which affects the pathomorphological changes in the pancreas;
• spontaneous elimination of an incarcerated abdominal hernia;
• jaundice;
• in case of abdominal trauma and suspected internal bleeding;
• stab and gunshot wounds that can seriously damage the internal organs;
• ascites;
• peritonitis;
• benign and malignant tumors of the abdominal organs.

Contraindications

Contraindications are:

• adhesive process in the abdominal cavity;
• abdominal distension;
• intestinal purulent fistulas;
• negative reaction to anesthesia (local type).

Complications

Complications after diagnostic laparoscopy can be:

• infection of internal organs;
• inflammation of the surgical places;
• damage to organs by a medical instrument.

Prices and clinics

This surgical intervention is performed by a gastroenterologist in private or public clinics. You can find out the cost of the procedure on the medical portal .