Procedure
Laparoscopy: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gynaecological Conditions
Laparoscopy is a keyhole surgical technique used to diagnose and treat conditions like endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibroids, and pelvic pain with minimal recovery time.
What is a Laparoscopy?
Laparoscopy is commonly called “keyhole surgery”. It is a procedure in which a surgical telescope and video camera is passed through a small cut “keyhole” into the abdomen, usually in the umbilicus (belly button).
Carbon dioxide gas is used to gently inflate your abdomen during laparoscopy to enable your gynaecologist to see your pelvic organs. This allows your gynaecologist to look at, and perform multiple differnet procedures on the organs of the pelvis and abdomen.
Dr Michael Wynn-Williams
MBChB (Otago), FRANZCOG
Gynaecologist, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Specialist
Dr Michael Wynn-Williams is a highly experienced Auckland gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon, specialising in the treatment of endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic pain, and ovarian cysts. With a commitment to minimally invasive surgery and evidence-based practice, he helps women across tNew Zealand achieve better outcomes with empathy, precision, and respect
Endometriosis Resources
AGES Patient Information - Resection of Endometriosis
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Information Worksheet
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Recovering Well Worksheet
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Road to Recovery Worksheet