What is a Diagnostic Laparoscopy?

A health article about diagnostic laparoscopy from Your Health Online the A to Z directory of dealing with Health Problems & nutritional Self Care Strategies

A diagnostic laparoscopy is a procedure in which your health care provider uses a laparoscope to look at the organs in the abdomen and pelvis, such as the liver or appendix or, in women, the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.

A laparoscope is a thin tube with a light and tiny camera.

When is it used?

A diagnostic laparoscopy can help your health care provider determine the cause of medical problems you may be having, such as:

• pain, an abnormal lump, or fluid in your abdomen
• liver disease
• trouble getting pregnant
• a possible tubal pregnancy.

Depending on your problem, examples of alternatives may include:
• x-rays
• ultrasound scan
• magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• computed tomography (CT) scan
• more extensive abdominal surgery.

You should ask your health care provider about these choices.

Laparoscopy can be used for treatment as well as diagnosis.

For example, your provider may remove abnormal tissues.

When should I call my health care provider?

Call your provider right away if:

• You develop a fever over 100°F (37.8°C).

• You have redness, swelling, pain, or drainage from the incisions.

• You become dizzy and faint.

• You have chest pain.

• You have nausea and vomiting.

• You become short of breath.

• You have abdominal pain or swelling that gets worse.

Call during office hours if:

• You have questions about the procedure or its result.

• You want to make another appointment.

Risk Factors: What are the risks associated with this procedure?

• There are some risks when you have general anesthesia. Discuss these risks with your health care provider.

• The abdominal organs, glands, or blood vessels may be damaged. You may need abdominal surgery to repair them at the time of the laparoscopy.

• The lining of the abdominal wall may become inflamed.

• You may have infection or bleeding.

• You may have some pain after the procedure.

You should ask your provider how these risks apply to you.

What are the benefits of this procedure?

This minor surgical procedure may help your health care provider make a more accurate diagnosis without extensive surgery.

Then your provider can suggest further treatment. Some problems may be treated surgically when this procedure is done.

Your stay at the hospital and the time needed to recover will be much shorter than with more extensive abdominal surgery.

You will also have smaller incisions.

What happens during the procedure?

You are given either a local anesthetic and sedative or a general anesthetic to prevent pain.

Your abdominal cavity is inflated with carbon dioxide gas.

This helps your health care provider see your organs.

Your provider makes a small cut (incision) in or just below your bellybutton and puts the laparoscope through the cut.

The laparoscope is used to look at the abdominal and pelvic organs and tissues.

Your provider may put another tool through a small cut elsewhere in your abdomen and use the laparoscope to guide it.

If an abnormal growth is found, your provider may use the other tool to take a sample of the growth to send to the lab for tests. Your provider may remove the growth altogether.

If you are a woman having the procedure to examine your uterus or fallopian tubes, your provider may inject dye through the vagina and into the uterus and tubes.

When finished, your provider releases most of the gas through the tube of the laparoscope, removes the scope and any other tools, and sews up the cuts.

What happens after the procedure?

You may stay in the hospital several hours or overnight to recover.

The anesthetic may cause sleepiness or grogginess for a while.

You may have some shoulder pain, feel bloated, or notice a change in bowel habits for a few days.

You may not be able to urinate right away and may have a catheter (a small tube) placed into your bladder through the urethra (the tube from the bladder to the outside).

You should avoid heavy activity such as lifting.

Ask your health care provider how much you can lift.

Ask your provider what steps you should take and when you should come back for a checkup.

How do I prepare for a laparoscopy?

Plan for your care and recovery after the operation.

Allow for time to rest.

Try to find other people to help you with your day-to-day duties.

Follow your health care provider's instructions about not smoking before and after the procedure.

Smokers heal more slowly after surgery.

They are also more likely to have breathing problems during surgery.

For this reason, if you are a smoker, you should quit at least 2 weeks before the procedure.

It is best to quit 6 to 8 weeks before surgery.

Also, your wounds will heal much better if you do not smoke after the surgery.

Follow any other instructions your provider gives you.

If you are to have general anesthesia, eat a light meal, such as soup or salad, the night before the procedure.

Do not eat or drink anything after midnight and the morning before the procedure.

Do not even drink coffee, tea, or water.

More Resources available about diagnostic laparoscopy

Below here are examples of Health Success Results other people have had with using a self care strategy for dealing with this condition:

We would be very interested to hear your result stories with your problem if you are using some of our nutrition products. To send us your story just fill out the form below.

*** GENERAL RELEASE AND ASSIGNMENT

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I ("I", "me", "my") hereby agree as follows:

1) I hereby grant to Warren Tattersall, his successors, assignees and licensees the unlimited right, but not the obligation, to use any statements made by or attributed to me (my "Statements") as well as my name, voice, and likeness, performance, personal characteristics and other identifying information (jointly and severally with the Statements and the photographs referenced in Paragraph 2 below, my "Personal Characteristics") in and in connection with the advertising, promotion, marketing and other exploitation of Herbalife products or Warren Tattersall’s services in any and all languages and media, now known or hereafter devised, throughout the universe in perpetuity.

2) If I supply Warren Tattersall with photographs of myself on this date or any date subsequent, I agree that Warren Tattersall may use such photographs to the full extent provided above, I warrant and represent that I am the person depicted in the photograph, I am the owner of the photograph, I have the authority to grant the permission and rights granted herein, and no one else’s permission is required to grant such rights, and I understand that the copy of the photograph(s) I supply to Warren Tattersall will not be returned.

3) I understand that Warren Tattersall is not obligated to use my Personal Characteristics as permitted herein or, if commenced, to continue with such use in any territory. I acknowledge and agree that Warren Tattersall may make my Personal Characteristics available to Warren Tattersall’s independent distributors to use as permitted above.

4) In undertaking the act of submitting my words and images through www.TheHealthSuccessSite.com I understand that I am agreeing the terms and conditions of this agreement

I have read this entire General Release and Assignment and fully understand his contents. I likewise understand that this document shall remain in full force and effect unless/until I request that it be terminated, and that any such request must be made in a signed writing. By signing below, I hereby acknowledge and agree to the foregoing.

I understand that in submitting my material for publication I am granting the rights to reproduce this material on the internet or in other form and I have read the conditions above

BACK TO “Your Health Online”
the A to Z directory of dealing with Health Problems & Self Care Strategies for natural remedies to your health issues.

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Site Map

ShareFacebookXPinterestTumblrRedditWhatsApp

====================================================
SITE DISCLAIMER: Do these products “cure” anything? Of course not… but it stands to reason that if you cleanse your body and feed it the finest nutrition available, giving it everything it needs in balance, on a daily basis, that your body will do what nature intended, and give you the best possible chance to fend off sickness and disease.

This Diagnostic Laparoscopy information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The Diagnostic Laparoscopy content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any Diagnostic Laparoscopy questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read.

The Diagnostic Laparoscopy resources on this site are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. While all attempts have been made to verify Diagnostic Laparoscopy information provided in this publication, neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions or contrary interpretation of the web site Diagnostic Laparoscopy subject matter herein.

The site Diagnostic Laparoscopy contents are solely the opinion of the authors and should not be considered as a form of advice, direction and/or recommendation of any kind. If expert advice or counseling is needed, services of a competent professional should be sought. The author and the Publisher assume no responsibility or liability and specifically disclaim any warranty, express or implied for any Diagnostic Laparoscopy products or services mentioned, or any techniques or  Diagnostic Laparoscopy practices described.

The purchaser or reader of this Diagnostic Laparoscopy publication assumes responsibility for the use of these materials and information. Neither the author nor the Publisher assumes any responsibility or liability whatsoever on the behalf of any purchaser or reader of these Diagnostic Laparoscopy nutritional supplements materials. There is no guarantee of validity of accuracy. Any perceived slight of specific people or organizations is unintentional.

This website and its creators are not responsible for the content of any sites linked to. Since natural and/or dietary supplements are not FDA approved they must be accompanied by a two-part disclaimer on the product label: that the statement has not been evaluated by FDA and that the product is not intended to "diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease."
====================================================