Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery, and although it is a minimally invasive surgery, it does not mean that this surgery will not have problems. The adhesion problem after laparoscopic surgery is a major issue that deserves special attention. If you have decided to undergo laparoscopic surgery, then you must pay attention to the precautions for laparoscopic surgery, preferably knowing how to prevent adhesions after laparoscopy.
Precautions for laparoscopic surgery
1. Laparoscopic surgery generally requires general anesthesia, and carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum should be established during the operation. Both anesthesia and carbon dioxide may cause postoperative discomfort to the patient, such as nausea and vomiting. Therefore, within 6 hours after surgery, the patient should lie flat with their head facing one side to prevent aspiration of vomit or vomit without fully awake.
2. Postoperative pain in the abdomen or puncture site may occur, but most patients experience mild pain and can generally relieve it after 24 hours without the need for injection of painkillers.
3. Generally, liquid food can be consumed 6 hours after surgery. After gastric and colorectal surgery, eating should be done gradually under the guidance of a doctor after the gas is expelled and the gastric tube is removed.
4. Surgery such as cholecystectomy and appendectomy can generally be performed after 6 hours to urinate, while major surgeries such as colorectal surgery can be performed on the ground the next day due to the insertion of a urinary catheter and monitoring equipment. After removing the urinary catheter, urinate on your own.
5. Surgical incisions usually require dressing changes after surgery, and should be kept clean and dry for 7-10 days before removal. Bathing is also possible.
6. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be discharged on the second day after surgery.
How to prevent adhesion after laparoscopy
Fallopian tube adhesions include adhesions in the lumen of the fallopian tube and adhesions around the fallopian tube, and different adhesion sites exhibit different symptoms. The adhesion of the fallopian tube lumen is mainly manifested as infertility, and there may be abdominal discomfort during the acute phase, which is generally manifested as infertility.
If there are mild adhesions around the fallopian tubes, there are no symptoms. Severe adhesions may cause long-term chronic abdominal discomfort, thickening of the pelvic adnexa, poor uterine motility, and some may have lumps or locking structures.
Tubal adhesions are a common form of infertility. Tubal adhesions are an important cause of infertility in modern women. Postoperative prevention of adhesions:
1. Resume sexual activity as soon as possible without bleeding.
2. Get out of bed and move around as early as possible after surgery. If you cannot get out of bed, you can also move around in bed appropriately.
3. Try not to lie on your back when lying on your side.
Women who decide to undergo laparoscopic surgery must pay special attention to the precautions of laparoscopic surgery and understand how to prevent adhesions after laparoscopic surgery. As a patient undergoing laparoscopic surgery, it is best for you to be aware of the contents discussed in this article, actively prepare for laparoscopic surgery, and avoid the occurrence of laparoscopic adhesions after surgery.
