Laparoscopy

Introduction Indications, advantages and disadvantages The indications why an abdominal endoscopy (laparoscopy) should be performed are very diverse. Probably the most common indication for the use of laparoscopy is the removal of the appendix of the actual appendix (caecum). Only 10 years ago, the removal of the inflamed appendix required a deep open incision at … Laparoscopy

Procedure | Laparoscopy

Procedure Before the actual laparoscopy can start, the patient must be instructed by the respective doctors (anaesthetists, surgeon). Since the operation is performed under general anaesthesia, blood-thinning medication such as aspirin or Marcumar must be discontinued, otherwise there may be unintentional massive bleeding during the operation. In the case of laparoscopy, one must then create … Procedure | Laparoscopy