Laparoscopy
A laparoscopy is a form of surgical process that allows a surgeon to get access to the abdomen and pelvis without making big incisions in the skin. This procedure is used to help diagnose a vast range of conditions that develop inside the pelvis or abdomen. Apart from this, it is also used for surgical procedures like removing a tissue sample for biopsy or removing a diseased organ.
How should I prepare for a laparoscopy?
Follow these guidelines before the procedure or surgery:
- Don’t eat, drink (including water) or smoke after midnight the day before your procedure or surgery.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing. You’ll have some abdominal tenderness and cramping.
- Wear low-heeled shoes on the day of surgery. You might be drowsy from the anesthesia and unsteady on your feet.
- Don’t wear any jewelry. (You can wear your wedding ring.)
- Remove any nail polish before the procedure.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery.