Laparoscopy is a modern progressive method of study and method of surgical intervention in the abdominal area and formed a decent alternative to abdominal surgery. The name translates as "look to the belly. It should be noted that it is most often performed on women in order to understand the causes of infertility. However, laparoscopy is used not only in gynecology. She is subject to any problems associated with the gastrointestinal tract and the genitourinary sphere for both women and men.
Sometimes patients several annoying preparation for the procedure laparoscopy, because it is a little different from preoperative. However, minimal traumatism of tissue during the laparoscopy allows to reduce the rehabilitation period to a minimum. After 2-3 months on the stomach does not remain also a trace from scanty punctures, which are made in order to enter inside a laparoscope.
Procedure a laparoscopy is performed under General anesthesia, endotracheal. So the surgeon could freely conduct the necessary manipulations in the abdominal cavity through a puncture in the navel there is injected carbon dioxide. After using the gas will be able to raise the abdominal wall above the internal organs, implemented the laparoscope. It is a telescopic tube connected to a video camera, a screen on the inside. One puncture, of course, is not limited, because the necessary holes for instruments. For this made 2 puncture size of 5 and 10 mm.
Already in the first days after laparoscopy, the patient is recommended position reclining. The next day is not only possible but also need to go to quickly get rid of the remnants of carbon dioxide, the effects of which are to be given even a pain in the neck. Bed rest is shown in rare cases. Pain in places punctures are normal, but if you endure it is difficult, then appointed painkillers. Typically, discomfort from swelling and pain should disappear in 2-3 days.
Even if the operation was not associated with the digestive system, the food the first few days should be diet, easy to "force" run the bowel in the usual way. 3-5 days the stitches are already removed. In a hospital a person spends usually 5-7 days.
How soon can I return to normal physical exercise – a subject which excites most of the people who have laparoscopy. The average is 21 days, but in each case, the explanation the doctor gives.
It is important to avoid during this period the load on the abdominal muscles. Movement, so welcome the next day after the surgery, involves walking, not playing sports and carrying heavy loads. Optimal weight lifting is considered to be 3-5 kg, the load should be increased gradually.
The number of days allowed for restoration, is also regulated by your doctor. If the profession is not associated with physical overexertion, after 7-10 days the sick list and unable to close. Otherwise, this will happen not earlier than in a month.
Special care must be relatives of a young mother who has experienced the procedure of laparoscopy. Especially when in her arms the baby, not yet able to walk. Sometimes women find it sufficient to wear a jockstrap, to begin the usual home chores of housework and child care. Excessive squeezing of the abdominal cavity after laparoscopy is unacceptable. As for intimacy, it is possible at least in 2 weeks.
The advantages of laparoscopy
Sometimes patients several annoying preparation for the procedure laparoscopy, because it is a little different from preoperative. However, minimal traumatism of tissue during the laparoscopy allows to reduce the rehabilitation period to a minimum. After 2-3 months on the stomach does not remain also a trace from scanty punctures, which are made in order to enter inside a laparoscope.
Procedure a laparoscopy is performed under General anesthesia, endotracheal. So the surgeon could freely conduct the necessary manipulations in the abdominal cavity through a puncture in the navel there is injected carbon dioxide. After using the gas will be able to raise the abdominal wall above the internal organs, implemented the laparoscope. It is a telescopic tube connected to a video camera, a screen on the inside. One puncture, of course, is not limited, because the necessary holes for instruments. For this made 2 puncture size of 5 and 10 mm.
Already in the first days after laparoscopy, the patient is recommended position reclining. The next day is not only possible but also need to go to quickly get rid of the remnants of carbon dioxide, the effects of which are to be given even a pain in the neck. Bed rest is shown in rare cases. Pain in places punctures are normal, but if you endure it is difficult, then appointed painkillers. Typically, discomfort from swelling and pain should disappear in 2-3 days.
Even if the operation was not associated with the digestive system, the food the first few days should be diet, easy to "force" run the bowel in the usual way. 3-5 days the stitches are already removed. In a hospital a person spends usually 5-7 days.
Valid physical activity after laparoscopy
How soon can I return to normal physical exercise – a subject which excites most of the people who have laparoscopy. The average is 21 days, but in each case, the explanation the doctor gives.
It is important to avoid during this period the load on the abdominal muscles. Movement, so welcome the next day after the surgery, involves walking, not playing sports and carrying heavy loads. Optimal weight lifting is considered to be 3-5 kg, the load should be increased gradually.
The number of days allowed for restoration, is also regulated by your doctor. If the profession is not associated with physical overexertion, after 7-10 days the sick list and unable to close. Otherwise, this will happen not earlier than in a month.
Special care must be relatives of a young mother who has experienced the procedure of laparoscopy. Especially when in her arms the baby, not yet able to walk. Sometimes women find it sufficient to wear a jockstrap, to begin the usual home chores of housework and child care. Excessive squeezing of the abdominal cavity after laparoscopy is unacceptable. As for intimacy, it is possible at least in 2 weeks.
