Celioscopy (laparoscope inserted in navel)
Description
A surgical procedure to examine and treat abdominal and pelvic organs which uses a small surgical viewing instrument called a laparoscope. This is inserted into the abdomen and can help diagnose or treat pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and other conditions.
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Common Complications
Any major surgery can result in infection, pain, and the development of blood clots in the legs or lungs after surgery. Abdominal surgery can result in an intra-abdominal infection, intestinal obstruction, or damage to other organs in the abdomen.
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