Women who are not able to conceive despite trying for atleast a complete year often need to go for further infertility evaluation and treatment. Laparoscopy is one of the methods to improve one’s chances of getting pregnant. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive type of surgery (MIS) that is often used to diagnose or treat fertility issues.
The treatment is done under general anaesthesia so the patient does not feel any pain. Two or three small incisions (0.5 – 1cm) are made in the lower abdomen and a thin camera known as laparoscope is inserted. This camera has light fitted on it and it helps the surgeon have a look at the internal organs on the monitor outside without any barrier.
When is Laparoscopy Recommended?
Following are some infertility issues for which laparoscopic surgery is recommended:
- Doubtful or inconclusive HSG/ SSG
- Unexplained or long standing infertility
- Laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) in PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Fertility enhancing surgeries like fibroid removal, adhesiolysis, tubal canulation.
- Ovarian cysts
- Endometriosis causing intense pain or infertility
- Suspected uterine anomalies
- Hydrosalpinx clipping before IVF
- Ovarian PRP instillation and ovarian rejuvenation
Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery for Infertility
It allows the doctor to have a comprehensive look at the reproductive organs inside the abdomen. This gives a complete idea of any potential problem that could not be diagnosed otherwise. Besides diagnosis, laparoscopic surgery may be done to treat some causes of infertility, these are called fertility enhancing surgeries. This also helps to clear minor blockage in fallopian tubes, thereby increasing the chances of conception.
Disadvantages of Laparoscopic Surgery
Some common disadvantages are:
- Irritation of the skin at the incision site (common)
- Need for anaesthesia (every case)
- Spread of pelvic infection (very rare)
- Adhesions (rare)
- Bladder or gut injury (rare)
Recovery Time after laparoscopy
Since it is a day care procedure, the patient is discharged on the same day. Patient can walk and eat on the same day. If there are any complications involved, a hospital stay of 2-3 days may be advised. A week’s time is needed to completely recover from a Laparoscopic surgery. Post operatively some medications will be prescribed to help speedy recovery and less pain.
Can Laparoscopic Surgery Affect Pregnancy Chances?
Many women wonder if Laparoscopic surgery can affect their future chances of pregnancy. Laparoscopy is done with an aim of improving fertility by diagnosing the cause and treating the same in the same setting, if applicable. In fact, it may only increase the patient’s chances of conception. No harm to future fertility happens if done in safe hands.
Cost Of Laparoscopic Surgery In Jaipur
Although the exact cost of a surgery depends on a lot of factors like type of surgery, length of stay, any additional procedure needed etc. An estimated cost between 25 to 50 thousand INR may be expected depending on the case and type of surgery.
If you are suffering from same issues, please feel free to consult our fertility doctors at VANSH IVF, JAIPUR. At VANSH IVF JAIPUR, we have successfully treated countless infertile couples through an individualized treatment plan and advanced fertility treatments.
Remember that infertility is not a stigma. It may happen to anyone and is more common than you think. Trust and believe that you may get through. To know more about infertility and to get in touch with the best infertility doctors at Jaipur, book an appointment with us.
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