Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Exploratory keyhole surgery to diagnose abdominal or pelvic conditions directly.
Understanding exploratory surgery
Diagnostic Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive operation performed through a few keyhole incisions rather than one large cut. Using a laparoscope — a slender camera — and fine instruments, Dr. Torres performs the entire procedure while watching a magnified view on a screen. The result is the same surgical outcome with far less disruption to your body.
Is this procedure right for you?
This is recommended when imaging (ultrasound, CT) cannot fully explain abdominal or pelvic pain, or to directly assess a suspected condition. It lets the surgeon see inside and, often, treat the problem in the same session.
Only a surgical consultation can confirm whether you're a candidate. This page is educational and not a substitute for medical advice.
The "band-aid surgery" approach
A simple look at how a keyhole operation actually works.
Recovery expectations
- Home the same day or after one night
- Light activity within 2–5 days
- Full recovery in 3–7 days
- Follow-up check via UCMS patient portal
Pre-op preparation
- Fasting from midnight before surgery
- Pause certain medications (we'll advise)
- Pre-operative labs & clearance
- Arrange a companion for discharge
Post-op care, handled for you
After your procedure, recovery instructions, wound-care guidance, and your follow-up schedule are delivered through the UCMS patient portal — so nothing slips through the cracks.