Why: Laparoscopy surgery for infertility treatment

In many cases, the woman is unable to conceive, where they shift the focus towards getting infertility treatment. Through the approach of laparoscopy, patients are highly benefited to boost their chances of conception. At our IVF Centre in Punjab patients get the best treatment plan to boost their conception chances. Gem Hospital & IVF centre is one of the best fertility clinic in Bathinda offering patients with the advanced and latest fertility treatment options.

Undergoing laparoscopy means you should get minimally invasive surgery that treats your infertility issue. Our fertility doctor will perform the surgery under anesthesia which means there will not be any sort of discomfort. To perform laparoscopy, 2 to 3 incisions are made in the lower abdomen and through that thin-long tube is added which is called a laparoscope. With this, the camera and light are attached which allows one to view what is present inside.

What are the cases where laparoscopy is recommended?

Ideally, the patients struggling with the infertility issue are suggested to undergo laparoscopy. Here are some of the cases in which it is recommended:

• Ovarian cysts
• Fibroids blocking the fallopian tubes
• PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
• Endometrial deposits lead to intense pain

How is laparoscopic surgery beneficial for infertility?

With the laparoscopy, the doctor can have the proper view of the organs which helps to point to the exact reason behind infertility. Through laparoscopy surgery, infertility is treated which also increases your chances of conception. Through this surgical approach, the scar tissues, fibroids, and endometrial deposits are removed.

What are the major side effects of surgery?

Here are certain complications which occur with laparoscopy, although the experienced surgeon will perform the procedure with utmost brilliance and careful approach that there are no sort of side-effects. Some of the common side-effects are:

• Bladder infection
• Adhesions
• Infection
• Skin irritation on the incision site
• Hematomas occurrence in the abdominal wall

Apart from these, other complications can occur like urine retention, blood clot occurrence, nerve damage, extreme damage to the abdominal organs & blood vessels, urine retention, and certain cases might have the effect of general anesthesia.

How much is the recovery time?

As it is an outpatient method, the patient is discharged on the same day. In certain cases, the patient might be advised to stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 days. It takes around 1 week for you to recover. Just make sure that you are taking all the necessary medications and following all the suggestions given by the doctor. In case, you notice the following symptoms then you need to get immediate medical help:

• Intense pain on the incision site
• Abdominal pain and discomfort
• High fever of 101 or more

Can laparoscopy affect my conception chances?

Well! It might affect your conception chances but that does not mean that you won’t be able to conceive after undergoing this procedure. To understand how the procedure is effective and what way it can benefit you, schedule your initial consultation with our fertility doctor.