Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure to internally view your pelvic organs and address many gynecological problems. This is accomplished by using a fiber-optic camera passed through a very small incision in the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy is used to internally view the reproductive organs and assist in diagnosing a problem. It is useful in the evaluation of pelvic pain, examining a pelvic mass, diagnosing endometriosis or pelvic infections, and in infertility evaluation. Operative laparoscopy is when a problem is addressed such as removing a cyst, treatment of endometriosis, hysterectomy, tubal ligation or removing scar tissue.