A laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that enables us to have a comprehensive view of the outer surface of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and pelvic cavity and detect morphological abnormalities and other disorders such as endometriosis and adhesions. It also helps us to detect blockages of the fallopian tubes.

During a diagnostic laparoscopy a small flexible tube known as a laparoscope with a light source and a camera attached to it is inserted through a small incision just below the navel. The camera relays images of the abdomen and pelvis. A small amount of carbon dioxide gas is pumped into the abdomen in order to expand the cavity.

The laparoscopy is minimally invasive, but you should stay at the clinic for a few hours after surgery before you can leave the clinic. This procedure is carried out under general anesthesia.

Surgical laparoscopies are often used to treat some abnormalities detected during the procedure, i.e. removing of adhesions, cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, etc. The recovery time is longer compared to a diagnostic laparoscopy.

Operació quirúrgica que requereix una invasió mínima