LOOKING INSIDE WITH DIAGNOSTIC LAPAROSCOPY:THE THERAPEUTIC DILEMMA

Diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to examine the abdominal and pelvic cavities for potential sources of pain or other medical conditions.The procedure involves inserting a laparoscope,which is a thin tube with a camera and light at the end, through a small incision in the abdomen. This allows the surgeon to view the internal organs and tissues in the abdominal and pelvic cavities. Chronic abdominal pain is a common and often challenging medical condition that can be caused by a wide range of factors,including gastrointestinal,gynaecological, urological,and musculoskeletal conditions.Despite extensive diagnostic testing,many patients with chronic abdominal pain remain undiagnosed, leading to frustration and decreased quality of life. In recent years, diagnostic laparoscopy has emerged as a valuable tool in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic abdominal pain. Diagnostic laparoscopy is commonly used to diagnose conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adhesions, and ovarian cysts. It is also used to evaluate infertility and to assess the extent of cancerous tumors. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes between 30 minutes to an hour to complete.Recovery time is usually quick, with most patients able to return to normal activities within a few days. Here we present to you a case of chronic pain abdomen who when underwent diagnostic laparoscopy,showed a completely different picture from the CECT abdomen and pelvis findings.