Laparoscopic surgery is an operation in which inside of the abdomen is examined by means of a telescope called a laparoscope. The operation is performed by making two or three small punctures (about 0.5 to 1 cm in size) on the abdomen – i.e., without making a big incision. In fact, no other test or investigation can diagnose adhesions with certainty – looking for them through a laparoscope is the only way confirming their presence. If the surgeon encounters adhesions, they can be easily divided using long laparoscopic instruments. The procedure is called adhesiolysis. A patient recovers quickly after laparoscopic surgery for adhesions as he / she has very little pain.
How soon you are allowed to drink liquids and eat food after your adhesiolysis operation depends on the extent of adhesiolysis. Generally, you will be allowed to drink fluids within 6 – 8 hours after the operation. You may be given a saline drip for that period. In the first 12 – 16 hours after recovery you may experience some nausea, but this soon passes away.
After any laparoscopic operation, there is some pain at the site of the cuts for a few days. With the laparoscopic operation, this is much less as compared to the open operation. You will be prescribed medicines to control the pain. Also, you will be encouraged to get out of the bed soon after the operation despite the slight discomfort. Over a period of time, the pain will gradually reduce and become almost negligible.
After any laparoscopic operation, there is some pain at the site of the cuts for a few days. With the laparoscopic operation, this is much less as compared to the open operation. You will be prescribed medicines to control the pain. Also, you will be encouraged to get out of the bed soon after the operation despite the slight discomfort. Over a period of time, the pain will gradually reduce and become almost negligible.
This depends very much on the nature of the job you do and the type of operation you have had. Most patients are able to return to light desk job within 8 – 10 days after surgery and almost all activities will be permitted after about 15 days after surgery.
Less pain from the incisions after surgery Shorter hospital stay horter recovery time Faster return to normal diet Faster return to work or normal activity Better cosmetic healing Lower chance of re-formation of the adhesions.
