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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...
146
69%
Infertility
44
75%
Endometriosis
36
81%
Hysterectomy
8
63%
Miscarriage
6
100%
Overall, 73% (256 Members) find Laparoscopic Surgery helpful
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Laparoscopic Surgery Reviews

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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.
it worked well since my gallbladder is removed
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.
I had 4 of them and for a while after each one I did really well!
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