Laparoscopy is surgery through small cuts using a camera, rather than one large incision. For most gynaecological operations it means less pain afterwards, a shorter stay, and a faster return to ordinary life.
What it is used for
Investigating pelvic pain, treating endometriosis, removing ovarian cysts, removing fibroids in some cases, tubal surgery, and hysterectomy in selected cases. Often the same operation both finds the problem and treats it.
What to expect
You come in on the morning of surgery having not eaten since the night before. The operation is under general anaesthetic. Most people go home the same day or the next morning, and are back to ordinary activity within a week — though we will give you a specific answer for your operation rather than a general one.
Shoulder-tip discomfort for a day or two afterwards is common and expected. It is caused by the gas used during surgery and it passes.
What it costs
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopy | ₹30,000–1,50,000 | A short diagnostic procedure sits at the lower end; a long operative one at the upper. You get a written estimate after the consultation. |
| Anaesthesia and theatre | Included | In the quoted figure. |
Charges at Pearl Women's Super Speciality Hospital and IVF/ICSI Center as of September 2026. You are told what anything costs before it is done, and nothing is billed that you have not agreed to.
Questions we are asked most
How big are the scars?
Usually two or three cuts of about 5 to 10 millimetres. They fade considerably over the following months.
When can I go back to work?
Three to five days for a diagnostic laparoscopy; longer for a bigger operation. We will give you a specific answer for what you are having, before the day.
Is it always possible to do it by keyhole?
Not always. Occasionally an operation has to be converted to an open one — because of extensive adhesions, for example. We explain that possibility before you consent, and it is part of the consent form rather than a surprise.