Diagnostic Laparoscopy Surgery in Pune

Dr. Sandhya Bade, an expert laparoscopic surgeon, specializes in minimally invasive procedures like Diagnostic Laparoscopy Surgery in Pune, offering accurate diagnosis and safer surgical outcomes. Diagnostic laparoscopy is typically performed under general anesthesia but, in certain cases, can also be done under local anesthesia for patient comfort and safety.

When local anesthesia is used, it is injected directly into the affected area. For example, in abdominal conditions, the anesthetic is administered into the skin of the abdominal wall to numb the region, allowing for a painless incision and laparoscope insertion. Patients may feel a brief ‘bee sting’ sensation before receiving small doses of intravenous sedatives, which induce a state known as “twilight sleep.” This state allows patients to be relaxed and lightly asleep without going into deep anesthesia.

Once sedation is achieved, gas such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or carbon dioxide is gently introduced into the abdominal cavity to enlarge the space, giving the surgeon a clear view of the internal organs. These gases are safe, and any remaining gas is removed at the end of the procedure.

General anesthesia is often the preferred option for younger patients, those who may struggle to stay still, or those with specific medical conditions that make general anesthesia safer.

Consult your Doctor Immediately If: 

Your condition reaches any of the following:

• Fever above 101 degrees F (39 C)
• Drainage from or redness any of your incisions
• Continued nausea or vomiting
• Increasing abdominal swelling
• Bleeding
• Chills
• Persistent cough or shortness of breath
• Inability to urinate
• Pain not controlled by medication