Laparoscopic surgery is a microcosm of the development of modern medical technology, which no longer requires patients to make a large incision in the abdomen as in the past to treat diseases. The current technology only requires one machine and a few doctors to make a small incision on the body to solve the problem. So, how long does it take to recover from laparoscopic surgery?
How long does it take to recover from laparoscopic surgery
1. Generally, recovery takes about a month. Laparoscopic surgery is a surgical procedure performed using laparoscopy and related instruments. Using a cold light source to provide illumination, the laparoscopic lens is inserted into the abdominal cavity, and digital camera technology is used to transmit the images captured by the laparoscopic lens to the downstream signal processing system through optical fibers, and display them in real-time on a dedicated monitor.
2. Laparoscopic surgery often uses a 2 to 4-hole procedure, with one opening on the navel of the body to avoid leaving long scars in the patient's abdominal cavity. After recovery, there are only 1 to 3 linear scars of 0.5 to 1 centimeter left in the abdominal cavity, which can be said to be a surgery with small wounds and minimal pain.
What should be noted when performing laparoscopic surgery
Due to the extremely short length of hospital stay for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery, it is important to pay attention to the presence of redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the wound every day after returning home to prevent infection and inflammation. However, due to the small size of the wound after laparoscopic surgery, postoperative inflammation of the wound is quite rare. Maintaining a comfortable lifestyle and doing minimal exercise can help with physical recovery. Patients undergoing laparoscopic fallopian tube surgery and laparoscopic ovarian surgery should be able to resume their normal daily routine two weeks after surgery.
Although laparoscopic surgery causes less trauma and has a faster recovery time, patients who have just completed the surgery still need to pay attention to their own health. Check your own wounds to avoid infection, and do not engage in vigorous exercise to prevent the wound from opening. During the recovery period, it is important to exercise appropriately, eat more fruits and vegetables, and supplement oneself with vitamins.
