What is Laparoscopy or minimally invasive surgery or keyhole surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery is fertility improving surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery or keyhole surgery, it is a procedure in which very tiny pen size (approx. 1 cm) cut (incision) is made in patient’s Belly (abdomen) for Tube (Laparoscope) & Camera. With Laparoscopy patients can avoid the traditional open surgery (laparotomy) which involves very large cut (incision) of the belly (abdomen).
Why is Laparoscopy or minimally invasive surgery or keyhole surgery done in IVF infertility treatment?
Diagnostic Laparoscopy helps in finding out certain causes of infertility & laparoscopic surgery is used to treat those causes such as;
- Ovarian Cysts removal surgery
- Fibroids removal surgery (Mymectomy)
- Polyps removal surgery (Polypectomy)
- Endometriosis surgery
- Unblocking Fallopian tube – Removing blockage of scar tissue or adhesions.
- Tubal ligation (Fallopian tube cutting to prevent pregnancy).
- Tube ligation Reversal (Fallopian tube re-joining).
- Laparoscopic Ovarian drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) – Surgical treatment for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) helping in ovulation.
- Biopsy (Taking tissue sample for diagnostic testing)
With the resolution of the above mentioned causes there is good chance the patient can get pregnant naturally under the supervision of our Reproductive & genetic expert’s advice & guidance.
Who performs the Laparoscopy or minimally invasive surgery or keyhole surgery?
The Fertility Improving Surgery or laparoscopy should be performed by experienced surgeon specializing in fertility improving surgery, as the surgeon needs to be very careful in preserving (not harming) the important parts like endometrium, ovaries, etc. as damaging these critical organs can drastically reduce the chances of pregnancy.
How is Laparoscopy surgery at Akruti IVF different from other?
At Akruti IVF we use Advance 3D laparoscopic Camera which provides 3D movie like picture but several time better resolutions which help the surgeon see the super clear real life picture helping in faster & safer surgery thus avoiding complications of long duration surgery.
At Akruti IVF Laparoscopy is performed by senior fertility improving surgeon experienced & specialist in fertility surgeries.
At Akruti the senior experienced anesthesiologist doctor is managing using advance anesthesia machine & uses special safer anesthesia liquid which makes the patient recovery time very fast & patient can go home the same day.
What are the benefits / advantages of Laparoscopy over open surgery?
The benefits / advantages of using laparoscopy over open surgery are;
| Laparoscopy surgery | Open surgery |
| Minimal invasive (Key hole) surgery Cut size 0.5 inch Fast recovery same day discharge Minimum pain Minimum blood loss less complication & infections very tiny un-noticeable mark ideal for baby aspiring mother | Invasive, large cut to open belly Cut size up to 10 inches Slow & long recovery couple of days More pain due to large cut More bleeding with Higher risk More complications & infections Large very noticeable scar Ideal for complicated cases |
What is Hysteroscopy surgery?
Hysteroscopy surgery is fertility improving surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, in this a procedure a very thin tube (hysteroscope) is inserted through patient’s vagina.
Why is Hysteroscopy or minimally invasive surgery done in IVF infertility treatment?
Diagnostic hysteroscopy helps in finding out certain causes of infertility & hysteroscopy surgery is used to treat those causes such as;
- Uterine Fibroids removal surgery (Mymectomy)
- Polyps removal surgery (Polypectomy)
- Adhesions removal (formed due to intrauterine infections)
- Septum removal – Septum a defect (malformation) of uterus.
- Diagnosis to find the cause of repeated miscarriages
- Diagnosis of Blocked fallopian tube
- Locating & removal of an IUD (Intrauterine device)
- Biopsy (taking tissue sample) for diagnostic testing
- Removing endometrial lining
- Abnormal Uterine bleeding
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Irregular spotting between menstrual periods & after menopause