Laparoscopy: special situ­a­tions

We will discuss with you in detail the type and extent of the planned operation, and together we will decide which organs will be operated on and may need to be removed.

However, sometimes as soon as the operation begins, that is, at the first look inside the abdomen, there are findings that surprise us and that could not be seen in the tests before the operation (e.g. ultrasound).

In this case we choose to stop the operation so that we can discuss the new findings with you, rather than continue the operation possibly without your consent (unless you decided otherwise when your medical history was taken).

If a tumour removed by laparoscopy looks suspicious, a so-called rapid biopsy – an examination of the tissue during the operation (frozen section) – can be done straight away to assess whether it is benign or malignant. If it is a malignant tumour, complete or, if necessary, radical removal of the tumour must then take place within a few days.