FAQ

What is the postoperative recovery process of laparoscopic surgery?

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery, and the postoperative recovery process is relatively fast, but the specific recovery time and precautions vary from person to person. The following is a detailed postoperative recovery process:

Early postoperative activity: Encourage patients to get out of bed and move within 4-6 hours after surgery to promote blood circulation and reduce the risk of complications. Patients who have undergone single-port laparoscopic surgery can move 6 hours after surgery and can be discharged from the hospital in 1-2 days.

Diet care: Postoperative diet should gradually transition from liquid food to semi-liquid food, and then to ordinary food. Generally, you can drink water 6 hours after surgery and eat liquid food the next day. If the intestines are exhausted, it means that the intestinal function has recovered and you can eat normally. People who have been anesthetized can eat after waking up, and gradually transition from liquid food to ordinary food.

Wound care: Laparoscopic surgery has a small incision, so just keep the wound clean and dry. The dressing on the abdomen can be removed one week after surgery to observe whether the wound has exudate and redness and swelling. If not, you can take a shower.

Vital sign monitoring: Vital signs need to be closely monitored after surgery, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and body temperature, to ensure that no abnormalities occur.

Shoulder and back pain: Due to the stimulation of carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum, some patients may experience shoulder and back pain. This is a normal phenomenon. There is no need to be overly anxious. Appropriate oxygen inhalation can promote carbon dioxide absorption.

Hospitalization time: Laparoscopic surgery usually has a shorter hospitalization time, and patients can be discharged from the hospital in 3-5 days.

Recovery time: The recovery time after surgery varies depending on the type of surgery and personal physique. Generally, simple surgeries such as ovarian cyst removal can resume normal life one or two weeks after surgery. Complex surgeries such as uterine myomectomy may take about 4 weeks to recover.

Avoid strenuous exercise: Avoid strenuous physical exercise and heavy physical labor within 2-3 months after surgery to avoid affecting wound healing.

In short, the postoperative recovery process of laparoscopic surgery mainly includes early activities, diet conditioning, wound care, vital sign monitoring and avoidance of strenuous exercise. Patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions for care and inform medical staff in time if they feel uncomfortable.

What is the specific effect of early activity after laparoscopic surgery on wound healing?

The specific effects of early activity after laparoscopic surgery on wound healing are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Promote wound healing: Early activity after surgery is conducive to promoting wound healing, and can greatly reduce complications such as bedsores, lung infections, and deep vein thrombosis caused by long-term bed rest.

Prevent complications: Early activity helps prevent lung infections, bedsores, and deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs. If these complications occur, they may have an adverse effect on wound healing.

Accelerate recovery: By improving blood circulation and increasing immune function, early activity can accelerate the healing of surgical trauma, thereby accelerating the patient's postoperative recovery.

Reduce the risk of complications: On the day after surgery, the responsible nurse assists in getting out of bed and moving as soon as possible, which can effectively promote the patient's postoperative recovery and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.

It should be noted that although early activity has a positive effect on wound healing, it may affect healing when there is severe traction or severe coughing.

What are the detailed suggestions and recommended foods for postoperative dietary adjustments?

Detailed suggestions and recommended foods for postoperative dietary adjustments are as follows:

Light and easy to digest: The gastrointestinal function is weak after surgery, so it is recommended to eat light and easy to digest foods, such as millet porridge, steamed egg custard, etc. In addition, you can eat some full liquid residue-free diets, such as various fish soups, broths, etc.

High-protein foods: Protein is an important nutrient for repairing tissues and muscles. Suitable high-protein foods include lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, nuts and dairy products. Common high-protein foods include milk, eggs, fish, fish and shrimp, etc.

High-vitamin foods: Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and help the body recover. It is recommended to eat fresh vegetables and fruits such as green vegetables, oranges, kiwis, apples, bananas, etc.

Diverse diet: The diet after surgery should be diversified, including meat, milk, beans, vegetables and fruits. Eating more chicken, beef, pork, tofu, pure milk, etc. can also help wound healing.

Eat small meals frequently: The principle of postoperative diet is to eat small meals frequently to avoid eating too much at one time, which will cause excessive burden on the gastrointestinal tract.

Supplement fiber and water: Intake of fiber-rich foods and sufficient water in moderation can help promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation.

Avoid complex cooking: Try to drink less soup, eat mainly vegetables, and avoid complex cooking methods, because soup is often considered the essence of food after cooking, but it may not be easy to digest.

How to properly perform wound care after laparoscopic surgery to prevent infection?

Proper wound care after laparoscopic surgery to prevent infection mainly includes the following aspects:

Keep the wound clean and dry: The wound needs to be changed in time after surgery to keep the wound clean and dry. The wound on the umbilicus is about 1cm, and the wound on both sides of the lower abdomen is 0.5-1cm long. These wounds need to be sutured.

Observe the wound condition: Pay attention to whether the wound is red, swollen, hot, and painful every day to prevent infection. If abnormal conditions are found, they should be handled in time.

Regular dressing changes: The wound needs to be changed regularly after surgery to ensure that the wound is clean and dry.

Get out of bed more often: Patients should get out of bed more often after surgery to facilitate blood circulation and promote wound healing.

Eat light food: After surgery, the diet should be light and avoid irritating foods, which will help the wound recover.

Seek medical treatment in time: Go to the hospital regularly for dressing changes and consult a doctor in time when necessary.

How to effectively monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation, after laparoscopic surgery?

To effectively monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation after laparoscopic surgery, the following measures can be taken:

Blood pressure monitoring:

Blood pressure should be monitored using a non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitor (such as CNAP) after surgery to ensure the accuracy of the monitoring data.
For patients with different diagnoses, the oxygen concentration should be adjusted according to their condition after surgery, and blood pressure changes should be closely monitored.

Heart rate monitoring:

Heart rate variability (HRV) can be monitored using a wrist-worn photoplethysmogram monitor (PPG), which has certain monitoring potential in patients recovering from minimally invasive surgery.
During surgery, esophageal ultrasound can be used to monitor the patient's heart rate, volume and myocardial contractility in real time.

Oxygen saturation monitoring:

Continuous monitoring of pulse oximetry (SpO2) is necessary, especially after CO2 pneumoperitoneum, because CO2 pneumoperitoneum will affect pulse oximetry.
Noninvasive regional cerebral oxygen saturation (SCTO2) monitoring can also be used to assess the patient's oxygenation status, especially in laparoscopic surgery in the reverse Tretinoin position.

During the postoperative recovery period, which exercises are recommended and which should be avoided?

During the postoperative recovery period, recommended exercises include walking, gymnastics, Tai Chi, Qigong, pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation exercises, dance, yoga, swimming, brisk walking, mountain climbing and badminton. In addition, aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, jogging and cycling are also suitable for breast cancer patients.

However, when choosing exercise, you need to pay attention to gradual progress and not rush for success. When starting exercise, you can start with light activities such as walking, and then increase the amount and intensity of exercise after gradually adapting. For patients who have undergone heart valve replacement surgery, they should also follow the doctor's advice, and the intensity and duration of exercise should follow the doctor's guidance.

Strenuous or high-risk exercise should be avoided during your recovery period to prevent further damage to your body.