The surgeon makes a small incision below the belly button. A needle or hollow tube called a trocar is inserted into the incision. Carbon dioxide gas is passed into the abdomen through the needle or tube. The gas helps expand the area, giving the surgeon more room to work, and helps the surgeon see the organs more clearly. A needle or hollow tube called a trocar is inserted into the incision. Carbon dioxide gas is passed into the abdomen through a needle or tube. The gas helps expand the area, giving the surgeon more room to work, and helps the surgeon see the organs more clearly.
1. The surgery is performed under anaesthesia. 2. A port is placed into the abdominal cavity. 3. A laparoscope connected to the camera is used to see the magnified image on the monitor. 4. 2-3 more ports are placed to perform the surgery. 5. After the surgery the incision is closed with the suture.
You should consult your doctor if you experience any of these: 1. Fever 2. Drainage from or redness any of your incisions 3. Nausea or vomiting 4. Abdominal swelling 5. Bleeding 6. Chills 7. Persistent cough 8. Shortness of breath 9. Inability to urinate 10. Pain not controlled by medication