laparokopisk

Laparokopisk is an adjective used to describe techniques, instruments, or findings related to laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical approach that uses a laparoscope, a slender tube with a camera and light, to visualize the interior of the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions. The term is used in several languages with forms such as laparoskopisk, while English speakers typically use laparoscopy or laparoscopic.

Procedure and equipment: In laparokopisk surgery, the abdomen is usually insufflated with carbon dioxide to create a working space. A video-enabled laparoscope provides real-time visualization, and specialized instruments pass through trocars placed in small incisions to dissect, seal, divide, or remove tissue.

Applications: Laparokopisk techniques are standard in cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, and many gynecologic surgeries, among others. They can be used for diagnostic exploration and therapeutic intervention, either abdominally or in the pelvis.

Advantages and limitations: Compared with open surgery, laparokopisk procedures often result in smaller scars, less blood loss, reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to activity. Limitations include the need for general anesthesia, specialized equipment and training, longer operative times in some cases, and contraindications such as extensive adhesions or advanced disease.

History: Laparoscopy originated with early work in the 20th century and was refined in the late 20th century, achieving widespread use for gallbladder and other procedures by the 1990s. Ongoing improvements include high-definition imaging, single-incision approaches, and robotic assistance.

Related topics include laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery.