What Can I Expect After Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis? — Dr Rahul Yadav
Endometriosis, refers to a medical condition under which a tissue similar to the tissue lining the uterus (called the endometrium), grows in other parts in the body. This forms lesions, which are harmful.
The problem arises when this endometrial tissue responds actively to the hormones. This causes cramping and bleeding at the time of a person’s period.
The symptoms are severe pain, discomfort, bleeding, in addition to swelling.
Ultrasounds or physical examinations by the doctor can help identify an endometriosis, but only laparoscopic surgery can provide a definitive result.
The best treatment for endometriosis is often regarded as a laparoscopic surgery with fast healing effects. Most people today prefer a laparoscopy for endometriosis over other open surgeries.
In a laparoscopy surgery, the surgeon makes minimal incisions in the abdomen for inserting a tiny camera. This allows the surgeon to view the interiors of the abdomen for the endometriosis lesions. The same procedure is used for removing them with suitable surgical instruments.
In the post-surgery phase the patient must avoid heavy activities such as lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy objects. This is especially needed in the first few weeks of a laparoscopic surgery to reduce the probability of hernia.
Also, the patient’s first period after a laparoscopy for endometriosis tends to be heavier than usual with more pain. Rest is advised with pain killers if need be.
In certain rare cases, laparoscopy can lead to some risks such as:
- Internal bleeding
- Infection
- Blood vessel damage or some other organs, including stomach, bowels, or bladder
A leading laparoscopic surgery doctor in Lucknow, Dr. Rahul Yadav suggests that the actual recovery time post a laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is case specific. In addition, regarded as a top laparoscopic surgeon in India, Dr. Rahul Yadav holds that most people can return to their routine life activities within a week.
