Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is widely used for diagnosis and treatment of several diseases such as endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, infertility and chronic groin pain. Special camera systems are introduced into the abdomen through incisions of 0.5 cm each in the belly area and the area below the underwear line and the entire surgical procedure is performed with a video system with special equipment. The substantial majority of patients are discharged within the same day, 2 to 3 hours after the procedure and food intake is allowed after 6 to 8 hours on the condition of starting with a fluid diet. In cosmetic terms, laparoscopic procedures also prove superior to open surgical procedures.

In our department, laparoscopy is performed in the operating room unit of Ward 81 or in the operating room unit on floor A within Outpatient Surgical Department. Your physician recommending you the procedure will inform you about its place and time.

Considerations before laparoscopy

You should keep an empty stomach (including not drinking water) as of 24:00 at night before laparoscopy procedure. As long as you arrive in the operating rooms unit stated to you on the given time, you will be given information about your pre-operative preparation after your required forms are completed by the secretary.