When Your Child Needs Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery
Your doctor has recommended laparoscopic urologic surgery for your child. This is to help diagnose or treat a problem in the urinary tract. Learn more about this type of surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
Laparoscopy uses a thin lighted tube that has a video camera. The tube is called a laparoscope. It is put into a tiny cut or incision in your belly. The video camera images can be seen on a computer screen.
Surgery doesn't always mean large incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is often used today. This uses small cuts, and allows a child to recover faster and with less pain.