Laparoscopy is the medical terminology for “keyhole surgery”. It is also referred to as “Minimally Invasive Surgery” (MIS), and in Gynaecology, it is sometimes referred to as “Minimally Invasive Gynaecology”. It allows the surgeon to both diagnose as well as treat diseases inside the abdomen and pelvis. There are many advantages of this type of surgery (compared to traditional “open” surgery where a long incision is made into the abdomen):
Experienced High-Volume Gynaecological Surgeon
Dr Ken Law has extensive training and experience in the treatment of endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and fibroids. He underwent an Advanced Laparoscopic Fellowship in Sydney (AGES), and regularly performs complex gynaecological surgeries including:
Gynaecologists were the original pioneers of human laparoscopic surgery, with the first diagnostic laparoscopy performed in the early 1950s. The principles have remained the same, but the instruments and video equipment have progressively improved over time, and Dr Ken Law now uses the latest ultra high definition video laparoscope and many modern versatile instruments which allow him to perform surgical procedures safely and efficiently.
In Gynaecology, laparoscopy allows a direct and magnified view of the entire abdominal cavity and pelvis, enabling any diseases of the ovaries, uterus and Fallopian tubes to be identified. It may even allow subtle diseases and lesions to be seen, which may otherwise have been missed in traditional open surgery.
An extremely bright light is conducted via a fibre optic cable connected to the laparoscope, which is a long thin instrument that can be inserted inside the abdominal cavity, and an ultra high definition live video is displayed to the surgeon and his assistant. Click on the video below to see what a gynaecological laparoscopy involves:
Dr Ken Law is a gynaecologist in Brisbane who specialises in the use of keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) to treat gynaecological conditions. His philosophy is to use the least minimally invasive method to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. His patients benefit from a more rapid recovery, and a much better cosmetic result.
Dr Ken Law has a particular interest in using keyhole surgery for:
- Endometriosis resection
- Removal of uterus (hysterectomy) – total or subtotal
- Removal of ovarian cysts
- Removal of ovaries and/or Fallopian tubes
- Removal of fibroids (Laparoscopic Myomectomy)
- Removal of adhesions
- Re-anastomosis of Fallopian tubes
- Sterilisation (tubal ligation)
Endometriosis Specialist
Endometriosis affects 1 in 8 Australian women, and up to 32% of women of reproductive age undergoing laparoscopy for investigation of pelvic pain will have some degree of endometriosis.
Endometriosis is associated with female infertility, and is a common cause for painful sexual intercourse and painful periods.
Chronic Pelvic Pain is a complex problem that accounts for up to 10% of visits to gynaecologists, and can significantly affect the lives of many women. The cause of the pelvic pain is often multi-factorial, and the treatment approach demands a multi-disciplinary team working together to identify possible sources of the pelvic pain, and to manage the often debilitating symptoms.
Dr Ken Law
MBBS (Hons), FRANZCOG
Dr Ken Law is a trusted Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Brisbane with extensive experience attained in Australia and overseas.
He is a passionate Brisbane Obstetrician delivering babies at Greenslopes Maternity, offering women attentive care from conception to all stages of pregnancy and delivery.
Dr Ken Law is also a leading Brisbane Gynaecologist specialising in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery using laparoscopic (“keyhole”) and robotic technologies.