Laparoscopic Surgery

What is laparoscopic surgery?

 

Laparoscopic surgery is a type of keyhole surgery. An instrument called a laparoscope is inserted into the pelvis to examine your organs. Surgery can also be performed with minimal recovery time.

You may require laparoscopic surgery for:

  • Assessment and/or treatment of endometriosis 

  • Assessment of infertility 

  • Removal of cysts or tumours 

  • Removal of fibroids

  • Removal of tubes or ovaries 

  • Hysterectomy

 

Benefits of laparoscopic surgery

 

Laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive, which means the operation is done through small incisions on your abdomen. You’re able to get on with your life shortly after.

Benefits:

  • Minimally invasive

  • Shorter hospital stay

  • Quicker recovery

  • Less pain

  • Smaller scars

 

Laparoscopic surgery with your gynaecologist

 

Do all gynaecologists perform laparoscopic surgery? Not all Gynaecologists are comfortable performing laparoscopic surgery. 

Gynaecologists who are interested in performing laparoscopic operations for complex pelvic pathology usually undergo specific training to develop this advanced skill set.

I have completed an AGES Advanced Laparoscopic Fellowship, and am pleased to offer minimally invasive surgery for women who require complex gynaecological operations.