Also known as ‘#Keyhole Surgery’, "Minimal Access Surgery", "Minimally Invasive Surgery" or simply "#Laparoscopy", Laparoscopic surgery requires small incisions (Typically less than 1 cm) and is performed with small slender instruments introduced into the abdomen through holes called as "ports".
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair etc are the commonest Laparoscopic Surgeries performed as a standard of care.
Important points to be considered before any elective #Laparoscopic #Surgery
1. Blood thinning medicines like Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Heparin, Warfarin etc might have to be stopped prior to Surgery. The duration of stoppage of medicines is variable and is decided by the Surgeon & the Physician.
2. Laxatives would be given a day or two prior to surgery to cleanse the bowel, expect a mild diarrhea.
3. Light diet should be started from 3 days prior to the Surgery, progressively liquid diet should be switched over to and continued till about 8 hours to surgery.
4. Medicines for Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Thyroid Issues, Asthma etc would need alterations, as suggested by the Physician.
5. One should strictly avoid smoking prior to surgery, preferably 6 weeks prior to any planned Surgery, specially Hernia Surgery.
6. After admission, let the Doctor know if you haven't passed a bowel movement.
7. If there is any fever, report it to the Doctor prior to the admission.
8. Its a common practice to defer elective surgery during Menstruation, however the final decision should be taken after Surgeons advice.
9. Bathing on the morning of surgery, removal of Nail paints, removal of all jewelry, Removal of Dentures should be done prior to Admission.
10. Abdominal & Private part Hair removal would be needed, usually done after admission in Hospital by Hair Clipper.
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