Your doctor will recommend laparoscopy after initial scans and physical exams, especially if internal visualization or intervention is needed.
You’ll be advised on pre-surgery fasting and tests. The procedure is usually done under general anesthesia.
Small cuts (usually 0.5–1 cm) are made in the abdomen. A laparoscope and tools are inserted to perform diagnosis or surgery.
Most patients recover quickly and are discharged the same day or the next. Full recovery usually takes a few days to a week.