Abstract

ROLE OF DIAGNOSTIC LAPAROSCOPY IN MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ABDOMINAL PAIN.- A CASE STUDY

Shubham K. Mengade* and Nandkishor V. Borse

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Abstract

Diagnostic laparoscopy (DL) is minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows an endoscopic examination of the peritoneal cavity which facilitates visualization of more than two thirds of the liver surface, gallbladder, spleen, falciform ligament, parietal peritoneal surface, serosal aspects of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the pelvic organs directly. The abdominal organs can be viewed directly with video images and documentation achieved. Diagnostic laparoscopy provides an intermediate option avoiding full exploratory laparotomy and minimizing the surgical trauma in chronically ill patients. The video image of the liver, stomach, intestines, gallbladder, spleen, peritoneum, and pelvic organs can be viewed on a monitor after insertion of a telescope into the abdomen. Manipulation and biopsy of the viscera is possible through additional ports.

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