Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Laparoscopy - diagnostic
What the risks are
There is some risk of infection. Antibiotics may be given to prevent this complication.
There is a risk of puncturing an organ, which could cause leakage of intestinal contents, or bleeding into the abdominal cavity. Such a complication could lead to immediate open surgery (
Special considerations
Review Date: 09/02/2010
Reviewed By: Daniel N. Sacks MD, FACOG, Obstetrics & Gynecology in Private
Practice, West Palm Beach, FL. Review Provided by VeriMed
Healthcare Network.Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
