Laparoscopic surgeries have become increasingly common over the past few decades. While suchprocedures are considered safer than traditional, open surgery, l aparoscopic surgeries carry their own risks like any medical operation.
Before we dive into the risks, it is important to have an accurate understanding of what this surgery is.
A laparoscopic surgery is a procedure done with the aid of a small camera also known as a laparoscope. In such surgeries, the laparoscope is inserted into the patient's body by the surgeon through a small incision and the video taken by the camera is displayed on a television screen. The laparoscope enables
the surgeon to perform the surgery by giving him/her greater visibility into the body cavity. Typically, a patient is asleep during such a procedure and is placed under general anaesthesia.Read more
