The laparoscopic procedure is normally done under general anaesthesia. However, in some cases it can be done with an epidural or a spinal anaesthesia thereby allowing the woman to remain awake. A Gynaecologist or surgeon will perform the procedure and anyone undergoing this type of surgical procedure will be advised to avoid eating or drinking eight hours before the procedure is scheduled.
Laparoscopic surgery is also known as bandaid surgery, or keyhole surgery. Laparoscopy is a modern surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small incisions which are usually 0.5–1.5 cm as opposed to the larger incisions needed in laparotomy.
Diagnostic hysteroscopy is used to diagnose the different problems of the uterus. Diagnostic hysteroscopy is also used to confirm the results of other tests, such as hysterosalpingography (HSG). HSG is an X-ray dye test that is used to check the uterus and fallopian tubes.
Operative hysteroscopy is a method that is used to correct an abnormal condition that has been detected during a diagnostic hysteroscopy. If an abnormal condition was detected during the diagnostic hysteroscopy, an operative hysteroscopy is often performed at the same time in order to avoid the need for a second surgery. During operative hysteroscopy, small instruments are used to correct the condition and are inserted through the hysteroscope.
