Patient education: Laparoscopy

All you need to know about having a laparoscopy, a procedure that allows your doctor to examine the inside of your abdomen and pelvis.

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Anatomy

All you need to know about anatomy involved in laparoscopy.

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Procedure

An overview of the procedural steps and instruments used in laparoscopy.

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Indications

Laparoscopy for is used to diagnose or treat conditions of the abdomen and pelvis.

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Risks

Risks for the laparoscopy procedure are quite low.


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How to prepare

For the majority of laparoscopic surgeries, you will go home on the day of your procedure.

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What to expect

What to expect before, during and after your laparoscopy procedure.

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Resources

Resources that may help you further understand the laparoscopy procedure.

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