Typical surgical procedures available through laparascopy
- removal of adhesions
- fallopian tube repair
- ovarian cyst removal
- cauterization or laser treatment of endometriosis
- ectopic pregnancy removal
- tubal or ovarian removal
- appendectomy
- hysterectomy
Average Costs, including anesthesiology, physician's fees, and outpatient hospital charges
- US $3,000. to $4,000., depending on where procedure is performed and the going rate for geographical area
These costs do not include costs of any corrective or treatment surgical techniques conducted during the laparascope
Expected physical effects
- No physical sensation during procedure due to full anesthesia
- Shoulder pain caused by gas is common in all general surgery.
- Bloated feeling
- Tenderness in incision areas
- Mild cramping, constipation
Physical effects to report to your doctor after procedure
- Pelvic or abdominal cramping that continues for more than 24 hours past procedure, or that is so severe as to restrict all activities of daily life
- Fever
Precautions/Risks
- Anesthetic complications, including difficulty breathing or other allergic symptoms
- Infection of incision site
- Abdominal bleeding
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