5-986.1:
Special surgical techniques and operations in special care situations: Minimally invasive technique: Laparoscopy done without creating a pneumoperitoneum
Your treatment involved being careful to damage as little tissue as possible.
You had a laparoscopy. A laparoscopy first involves making a small incision in the abdomen. A tube with a camera is pushed through this incision into the abdomen. This camera sends pictures of the inside of the abdomen to a screen. Tools such as forceps and scissors can be inserted through other small incisions in the abdomen. A laparoscopy usually involves filling the abdomen with air. This provides a good overview, but it can cause discomfort such as stomach pain and constipation. In your case a technique was chosen that does not involve filling the abdomen with air.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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