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What preparation is required for laparoscopy?
The following includes typical events that may occur prior to laparoscopic surgery; however, since each patient and surgeon is unique, what will actually occur may be different.
Preoperative preparation includes blood tests, medical evaluation, chest x-ray and an ECG depending on your age and medical condition.
You may require tests specific to you disease e.g. ultrasonography, CT scan, MRI etc.
After your surgeon reviews with you the potential risks and benefits of the operation, you will need to provide written consent for surgery.
Your surgeon may request that you completely empty your colon and cleanse your intestines prior to surgery.
It is recommended that you shower the night before and the morning of the operation.
After midnight the night before the operation, you should not eat or drink anything except medications that your surgeon has told you are permissible to take with a sip of water on the morning of surgery.
Drugs such as aspirin, blood thinners and anti-inflammatory medications (arthritis medications) will need to be stopped temporarily for several days to a week prior to surgery. Please inform your surgeon if you are on any of these medications.
Quit smoking and arrange for any help you may need at home.
