Laparoscopic uterus removal, medically termed laparoscopic hysterectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove the uterus. It involves making several small incisions in the abdomen through which a laparoscope (a thin, lighted tube with a camera) and surgical instruments are inserted.
During the procedure, the uterus is detached from the surrounding ligaments and blood vessels, and then carefully removed through one of the small incisions. Depending on the patient’s condition and medical history, other reproductive organs such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed (salpingo-oophorectomy).
Laparoscopic hysterectomy offers several advantages over traditional open surgery, including faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, reduced post-operative pain, and smaller scars. It’s commonly used to treat conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and certain cancers of the uterus. Recovery typically varies from a few days to a few weeks, depending on individual health and the extent of the surgery.