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The most commonly reported side effect following a laparoscopy is that of discomfort or pain in the shoulder area. This is due to the gas used during the laparoscopy. Any left inside will work its way up to the shoulders as it leaves the body.
Not all gynaecologists are experienced in looking for endometriosis deposits during laparoscopy – and occasionally a patient is told that the doctor was unable to find anything during their laparoscopy even though endometriosis is present (and sometimes later discovered in a separate procedure). This is because, depending upon the size and location of the endometriosis deposits, it may be hard for the doctor to find them. Endometriosis can grow deep inside parts of the abdomen, particularly in the Pouch of Douglas, diaphragm, or rectum, and finding them involves quite intricate examination. Sometimes it is possible to get a video tape or DVD of your laparoscopy. It is interesting and useful to see the laparoscopy yourself – although you may also find it upsetting. It is useful to have this video or DVD so that you and your doctor can look at it together in your follow-up appointment - or if you change doctors in the future, they can view the laparoscopy themselves. Please see Your First Consultation for information on what questions to ask your doctor.
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