Understanding The Risks Of Laparoscopic Surgery

By Author: Shilpika Ponnappa
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In the 1990s, less invasive surgical procedures have become very popular. Some conventional procedures like cholestectomy have become more successful and more manageable on the part of the patients who have undergone the said procedure. Laparoscopic approaches have become the norm since then and until now is a very important method for most surgical procedures. However, there was a bit of a set back to the success of this procedure in that there were accounts of complications in using such a method.

The first complication for laparoscopic surgery is the access. A major step in laparoscopic methods is to enter a certain cavity of the body without causing much damage to the patient. One method is the use of Veress Needle which is used for the closed technique. First, the urinary bladder is drained from any fluids and a stab incision is done on the umbilical cord area. Then the Veress Needle enters the abdominal area. Once the surgeon is confident about the position of the needle, the procedure is implemented.

There are also some complications upon the completion of the surgery. Even if it causes fewer injuries to ...
... the various tissues of the body, it still poses some risks. During the various phases of the operation, complications can happen.

One of the issues could be related to the administering of anesthesia to the patient that could cause cardiac and respiratory problems and in extreme cases, death. Another risk is high fever. There is also possibility of developing ecchymosis of the stomach wall. Other patients may experience bronchitis and Pneumonia. If certain blood vessels were not recognized and tampered with, internal bleeding can happen. Improper insertion of instruments can also cause bleeding of solid internal organs. The hollow viscous can also become perforated. There are many other possible though uncommon results that could happen should the laparoscopic surgery become unsuccessful.

The most common complication for laparoscopic procedures or any other surgeries for that matter is infection. However, when it comes to rate of infection, since this procedure is less invasive than open ones, chances are lowered though it cannot be eliminated from the potential risks. The materials should be sterilized very well and the surgery area should be clean and exceptionally bacteria free.

It is necessary to go to an experienced doctor if you want to undergo this procedure or any kind of procedure. It is important that they have the discipline, credentials and skill to effectively use the tools and implement the methods to ensure that the surgery is successful and chances of risks can be minimized to the lowest possible percentage.

Shilpika Ponnappa,
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