Laparoscopy

Results

Laparoscopy is a surgery that uses a thin, lighted tube put through a cut (incision) in the belly to look at the abdominal organs or the female pelvic organs. Your doctor may talk to you about the surgery once you are fully awake. He or she may call you at home later to talk to you about the results. Results of any lab tests on tissue samples may not be available for several days.

Laparoscopy

Normal:	The organs are normal in size, shape, and position.
	Adhesions, cysts, or abnormal growths, such as tumors, are not seen.
	No signs of disease (such as endometriosis), inflammation (such as appendicitis), or infection are seen.
Abnormal:	An organ may be abnormal in size, shape, or position.
	Adhesions, cysts, or abnormal growths, such as tumors, may be seen.
	Signs of disease, such as endometriosis, or infection may be seen.
	An ectopic pregnancy may be present.
	Inflammation of an internal organ may be present, such as appendicitis, cholecystitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease.
	Scar tissue may be seen on an internal organ, such as the fallopian tubes.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: July 24, 2006
Medical Review:	Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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