What does a Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon do?

Laparoscopic surgery helps in diagnosing and treating problems in the reproductive organs. It can help find the cause of symptoms, such as pain or bleeding whereas the Minimal access surgery is completed with one or more small incisions instead of a large incision and Bariatric surgery is on the stomach or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity lose weight.

How invasive is a laparoscopy?

It is minimally invasive as in a surgery a laparoscopic camera is inserted into the abdomen and the Instruments are inserted through 2 more small puncture holes.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and a Bariatric Surgeon?

Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI etc are some of the investigations required by the Laparascopic surgeon to make a diagnosis and treat the medical problem.

Is laparoscopic the same as endoscopic?

Endoscopy has advanced in recent years, enabling some forms of surgery to be conducted using a modified endoscope which makes the surgery less invasive whereas a laparoscope is a modified endoscope used for keyhole surgery (also referred to as laparoscopic surgery).

What can you not do after the laparoscopic surgery?

DO not drive, participate in sports, or use heavy equipment while you're taking pain medication.

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About Dr. Sanjeev Chopra

With 33 years of expertise, Dr. Sanjeev Chopra is a renowned Laparoscopic Surgeon.
He focuses on General Surgery, Haemorrhoidectomy, Minimal Access Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Rigid sigmoidoscopy, Laser surgery, Anal Fistula and more.
He is a member of the Delhi Medical Council, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India and the Indian Medical Association.
Dr. Sanjeev Chopra acquired his MBBS (1984) from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
He obtained his MS (1988) from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.