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(also known as Minimally Invasive Surgery)
Laparoscopic surgery, also called keyhole surgery (when natural body openings are not used), bandaid surgery, or minimally invasive surgery (MIS), is a surgical technique. Medically, laparoscopic surgery refers only to operations within the abdomen or pelvic cavity. Laparoscopic surgery belongs to the field of endoscopy. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Polycystic Ovarian Synd...
96
60%
Infertility
39
72%
Endometriosis
34
79%
Hysterectomy
6
50%
Infertility, Secondary
2
0%
Overall, 68% (188 Members) find Laparoscopic Surgery helpful

Laparoscopic Surgery Reviews

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For an ovarian cyst and endometriosis. Haven't had any problems since (2005)
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helped a little
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had a dermoid cyst removed
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Had endometreosis.
This is what finally helped me!!!!! Had 3 pregnancies after my surgery, lost the first, had two then had tubes tied
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Just had lap in August 08 to remove Stage IV endometriosis...well see if it will help us get PG!
had a gulf ball size cyst removed from my ovary in order to save my ovary i would say it worked but more will probally grow again. nasty scars id say are the only side effects, and slighty still painfull in belly button area by pressure even after all healed.
Have had 2, with great short term results for the tumors and endometriosis.
Made me feel fantastic for 6 months.
Endometriosis; very painful periods .Tiredness.10% abnormal cells.
Working / Worked
Dr. took away cycst away...
Working / Worked
Worked great, but my doc said I would probably have to have it every year or so.
Had it done and is working fine so far (Touch Wood)
THIS SURGERY WAS BASICLY EXPLORATORY. AND WAS DOCUMENTED IN MEDICAL BOOKS.
My gyn. decided to do a hyseopoctomy and dnc to scrape any growths, cysts, and scar tissue from my cervix, uterus, ovaries,etc,etc... it was a little apinful but it wasn't long after that, I became pregnant with our little girl.
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