LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

What exactly is Laparoscopic Surgery? It involves a medical procedure wherein your doctor inserts a tiny camera into your abdomen so he can get a better view of what’s going on inside there. The camera allows your doctor to see any abnormalities or blockages that may be present in your digestive tract as well as your reproductive organs. The exact time it takes to recover from a Laparoscopic Surgery depends on many factors such as your age, your overall health, the type of surgery you have been through, the exact procedure you have undergone, etc. In general, the recovery time for a Laparoscopic Surgery takes from two to five hours but this is dependent on many factors.

How Long Does it Take to Recover From Laparoscopy? In general, patients who have undergone laparoscopic surgery can go back to work soon after recovering. This is because it does not require them to stay at the hospital for a long period of time; the surgeon will most likely put you on a normal day off and then resume work right away after you have been discharged. Your surgeon will give you an exact time of when you need to return to the hospital for follow up. The recovery time also depends on how much of your digestive system was removed through the laparoscopic surgery so remember to ask your surgeon if there are any other complications or after care that you need to follow.

Can I continue with my daily activities while recovering from a Laparoscopic Surgery? After the doctor has performed the Laparoscopic Surgery, you may be advised to take a 5 day diet that restricts your consumption of foods and drinks that will cause severe pain in your abdomen and intestinal tract. You are also told to avoid eating any solid foods before two days following the surgery so your digestive system can settle down. Your surgeon will usually advise you to eat soft foods during this period so you won’t feel as much pain and discomfort. Within a few weeks, you will probably start feeling back to your old self and your doctor will be able to tell you whether or not you have reached your target weight. All in all, LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY is a great option for patients suffering from various types of diseases and symptoms.