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What happens in an operative laparoscopy?
Operative laparoscopy is a procedure doctors setupt to remove a disease for example fabriod endometriosis, or to repair blocked fallopian tubes. This generally requires doctors to make two or more small incisions in order to operate with specially designed thin long instruments.
Post operative care Wound care
- The Laparoscopic sites will have stitches that dissolve and be covered with small paper tapes (steristrips).
- The waterproof dressings are to be removed two days after your operation.
- Keep the sites clean and dry. you may remove the steristrips after five to six days.
Post-operative symptoms
- Expect some soreness and pain around the incision sites for several days. you may also experience some shoulder tip or rib cage pain. This is due to a small amount of residual gas under the diaphragm. peppermint tea, paracetamol and a hot pack applied for a short time to the painful area may be helpful. anti- inflammatory medication may be required.
- Abdominal bloating will settle over the next few days.
- You may have vaginal bleeding and spotting or discharge for up to a week following surgery. sanitary pads are to be used, not tampons. Activities You should avoid vigorous activities for the first week after your operation.
- Increase your physical activities over the next few weeks.
- Avoid exercises such as sit-ups or lifting heavy objects until after your first post-operative review.
- You may resume sexual intercourse three weeks following surgery unless your doctor states otherwise.
- You may need one to two weeks off work. This varies depending on your work activities and the type of surgery performed.Women’s & Family Hospital Uganda
