Laparoscopy in Chennai

Most women feel substantially better within 3–5 days and return to desk-based work within a week. More extensive procedures (severe endometriosis excision, myomectomy) may require 2–3 weeks before resuming heavier physical activity. Detailed return-to-activity guidance is given on discharge.

For women with endometriosis, blocked tubes, hydrosalpinx, ovarian cysts, or pelvic adhesions, laparoscopy frequently improves natural conception rates and IVF outcomes. The exact benefit depends on the underlying condition and its severity — discussed in detail before surgery.

Ovarian surgery can affect ovarian reserve, especially when endometriomas are removed. Dr. Rukkayal uses ovarian-tissue-sparing techniques and minimises energy use near the ovary to protect future egg supply. For high-risk cases, fertility preservation (egg freezing) before surgery is discussed.

For most fibroids encountered in fertility patients, laparoscopic myomectomy offers smaller scars, less pain, fewer adhesions, faster recovery, and equivalent or better fertility outcomes. Very large or numerous fibroids may still require open surgery — this is decided case by case.

Most patients can start IVF stimulation in the second or third menstrual cycle after laparoscopy. After major myomectomy, a 3–6 month healing window is typically recommended before pregnancy or embryo transfer to protect the uterine scar.

Cost varies by procedure complexity, anaesthesia time, implants used (if any), and hospital. A clear itemised estimate is shared before surgery so there are no financial surprises.

Laparoscopy uses 5–10 mm incisions, usually 3 or 4 of them, placed in skin creases and the navel. After healing, scars are typically faint and easy to conceal. They are dramatically smaller than the single long scar of open surgery.

Yes. Laparoscopy is the reference standard for diagnosing endometriosis because subtle peritoneal disease and early-stage lesions are often invisible on MRI or ultrasound. Many women with unexplained infertility or pelvic pain are diagnosed with previously undetected endometriosis at laparoscopy.

Blood transfusion is rare in modern fertility-focused laparoscopy. Even during myomectomy, blood loss is typically minimal because of energy devices and careful surgical technique. A pre-op haemoglobin check ensures you are in optimal shape before surgery.

Yes. Combined laparoscopy + hysteroscopy under one anaesthesia is common when both pelvic and uterine cavity evaluation are needed — for example, in unexplained infertility, recurrent IVF failure, or before complex IVF cycles.