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What is laparoscopy - keyhole surgery? What is operative laparoscopy or endoscopic surgery? Benefits of laparoscopic surgery compared to open surgery Risks & complication of laparoscopic surgery |
Potential risks and complications |
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Risks associated with laparoscopic surgery are:
- Risks associated with general anaesthesia, endotracheal intubation, drug reaction and cardiac and chest complications. - Wound infection. - Bleeding from the entry site. - Bruising and swelling. - Blood transfusion may become necessary, but it is rare. - Hernia recurrence in the case of laparoscopic repair of a hernia or incisional hernia through the small entry site. - Keloid and painful scar are rare. - Blood clots in leg veins, (deep vein thrombosis) and clots in the lungs are rare. Surgical Procedures: Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Surgical Options: |
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