Laparoscopy
Why should we go this route?
Because unfortunately today was the only effective treatment for eligible cure for endometriosis although it is not a sure bet.
We do not have a figure to date on the recurrence rate after surgery.
Laparoscopy, a technique widely used by surgeons because it allows to see the whole abdomen and genitals. Endometriosis is a disease very complex and difficult operable when violations are profound. We must know that the surgeon resected radical damage (cutting the lesion, the cyst, the nodule and leave nothing). But he knows also operate with the digestive system. Therefore it is always better than the surgeon gynecologist working in a multidisciplinary team, so with other surgeons to avoid unpleasant surprises.
A short hospital stay estimated 2 to 3 days see the type of operation (resection of part of the colon, rectum or bowel), poses a colostomy or ileostomy or another and it will wait at least 7 days.
Before the operation:
Currently not very pleasant when the stress and anxiety is very present, especially for the first time.
You will be hospitalized the day before the operation in general or the morning of the operation (which is fairly rare). While watching the small list that the hospital or the clinic you will be given to prepare your business for any length of hospitalization. Remove nail polish, cut your toenails and hands, shaving or waxing (observe days indicated). Do not shave or remove hair on the day of entry. Wash thoroughly every day for a week before surgery and put on clean clothing each time. To prevent infections.
Think of buying intimate wipes and wipes also to cleanse the body (very useful in order to feel clean, especially when you can not wash properly the day after the operation). And of course leave the jewelry at home, do not keep your alliance during the operation even if you are allowed to keep, you may damage it.
The day of your entry:
Once installed in your room you will see the framework nurse or nurse who will explain everything in detail and give you the material for the shower. The little tranquilizer to sleep at night (if recommended by physician) and another small tranquilizer before going into surgery. The small blouse tied in the back or generally we do not know why but we always see our home behind not because at that level.
Above all, we do not forget to give you a big hit to your enema needs to be done at night before going to bed.
D-Day:
After a good or bad night, waking in the morning the nurse who tells you to take your shower and put on your coat.
We take the small seal (very important) to be relaxed and wait patiently for our time to go to the block.
Once the block:
The team is always friendly and very professional. The nurse anesthetist will place your catheter, you will take good care of you focus on the operating table (where we can go backwards). The anesthetist will say hello and tells you what he does. You put a mask (which does not feel very good to be said) and it will take a deep breath. Here time-keeper, the anesthetist wish you good night and you're in for a few hours sleep.
How is laparoscopy?
Firstly it is performed under general anesthesia, duration of course depend on what the surgeon sees and must do. An incision will be made at the navel to insert the famous little camera that could inspect the inside of the abdomen and genitals. To have good visibility, the abdomen is inflated by a carbon dioxide will be eliminated next after the operation. Other incisions may be made during surgery so the surgeon can introduce the necessary instruments for intervention.
The following operation:
When you go back to your room in general you do not feel pain right away because you are still under the effect of anesthesia. In the operating room you will put a catheter that is once you remove the urine will be clear that there will be no worries in particular. The probe is removed quickly enough anyway.
Dice the evening you can start eating very light (again all depends on what kind of operation) and normally the same day of the operation caregivers should help you get up from your bed but usually starts at the next day. Regarding the pain you can not tell you that it is painless, the gas has been injected and the operation itself is painful. This is bearable, especially when one is infused.
At the end of your hospitalization, you will have a sick leave of at least 2 weeks or more depending again on the type of intervention.
It is better then if you do not plan to take a pregnancy pill continuously and that even the desire of pregnancy or until your menopause.
Complications of laparoscopy:
Like any operation there can be complications. Often we attach little importance to its complications because you have to go through it. It is still important to know the risks. The surgeon will inform you of all the risks of surgery or after surgery that may occur. If you have any questions do not hesitate.
Postoperative:
Carbon dioxide injected during surgery can hurt you in the abdomen and back in the shoulders for a few days. Well ask the surgeon compared to how long your speech will take healing on the inside, when you can have sex and all the questions you ask. The small tip: write down everything that pops into your head and ask him your questions.