Minimally Invasive Surgery - Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy also called minimally invasive surgery or key hole surgery is commonly performed gynaecology procedure to diagnose and treat some abdominal and pelvic conditions.

Laparoscopy is direct visualisation of the abdominal cavity, ovaries, outside of the tubes and uterus by using a laparoscope. The laparoscope is a long thin instrument with a light source at its tip, to light up the inside of the abdomen or pelvis. Fibre optic fibres carries images from a lens, at the tip of the laparoscope, to a video monitor, which the surgeon and other theatre staff can view in real time.

Operative setting for laparoscopy