Laparoscopic Cystectomy

Laparoscopic cystectomy refers to a surgical procedure performed to remove cysts from the body, typically within the abdominal cavity. It involves using a laparoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube with a camera at its tip, inserted through small incisions in the abdomen. This allows the surgeon to visualize the cysts and surrounding tissues on a monitor and perform the removal using specialized instruments passed through other small incisions.

Specifically, a laparoscopic cystectomy can be used to remove cysts that develop in various organs or tissues, such as ovarian cysts (cysts on the ovaries), renal cysts (cysts on the kidneys), or other cysts in the abdominal cavity. The advantages of laparoscopic cystectomy over traditional open surgery include smaller incisions, reduced risk of infection, shorter recovery times, and less post-operative pain. This approach is often preferred when feasible due to its minimally invasive nature and faster recovery for patients.