Can diagnostic laparoscopy or diagnostic laparotomy identify bowel problems

Laparotomy has been the traditional way of an intensive open-surgery that would require a longer hospital stay and greater risks of infections.

Laparoscopic Surgery Instruments is an alternative way of examining as well as treating the abdominal organs for any related disease. It is a minimally invasive procedure which means minimum cuts and stitches are involved.



It can be used for underlying health conditions of the abdominal regions, and yes, bowel movement problems can be identified by this procedure, and sometimes even operated on at the same time.

Patients with bowel problems usually would show intestinal blockages which are initially identified using certain tests before laparoscopy. These include CT scans and ultrasounds to draw a clearer navigating route for the procedure.

·        Diagnostic laparoscopy is more of an exploratory kind, meaning it simply is used for the diagnosis or identification of the cause of pain or related symptoms, to decide how to treat it. It is done using a laparoscopic trocar that is inserted through a cut made in the abdominal area. CO2gas is passed through the trocar for better visualization of the organs situated. Through the trocar, a videography camera is inserted for capturing the situation inside.

Both large and small bowel obstruction is safely and effectively detectable by diagnostic laparoscopy.

·   Diagnostic laparotomy is an intense surgery wherein the abdomen is opened up to identify the cause of symptoms that the patient is complaining of. This is done in case of emergencies when there is no time for other tests, or they are unable to diagnose the situation. However, the need to conduct such surgeries is gradually decreasing since we make the shift to orthogonal methods like laparoscopy as described above. Sometimes, these can act as a confirmatory process to other tests in case of acute abdominal troubles.

Exploratory (diagnostic) laparotomy can lead to the detection of intestinal compressions, adhesive bowel problems, in a more detailed way than laparoscopy can, but the latter is considered safer and less painful.

 

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