Who Performs Laparoscopic Surgery?

A gynecologist or surgeon performs the procedure. For a laparoscopy, the abdomen is inflated with gas (carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide). The gas, which is injected with a needle, pushes the abdominal wall away from the organs so that the surgeon can see them clearly.

Can urologist do laparoscopic surgery?

Ignored for decades by urologists, Laparoscopy has finally entered urology as a subspeciality, within a decade. The skilled laparoscopic urologist can now effectively replace many incisional procedures.

Do gynecologists perform laparoscopy?

Laparoscopy generally has a shorter healing time than open surgery. It also leaves smaller scars. A gynecologist, general surgeon, or another type of specialist may perform this procedure.