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Special surgical techniques and operations in special care situations: Minimally invasive technique: Use of a single-port system in laparoscopic surgery

Just one incision was made for your laparoscopy.

A laparoscopy usually 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. Additional small incisions in the abdomen can also be made. This allows instruments such as forceps or scissors to be passed through. In your case, only a single incision in the abdomen was required. This incision is usually at the belly button.

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).