When laparoscopy is used to diagnose a condition, the procedure usually takes 30-60 minutes. It will take longer if the surgeon is treating a condition, depending on the type of surgery being carried out.

How long do you stay in hospital after laparoscopy?

In most cases, you can leave the hospital about four hours after laparoscopy. It's rare that a patient will need to stay in the hospital overnight after this procedure. You'll be asked to return to your healthcare provider's office for follow-up appointments within two to eight weeks of your laparoscopy.

Is a laparoscopy a major surgery?

Although patients tend to think of laparoscopic surgery as minor surgery, it is major surgery with the potential for major complications – visceral injury and bleeding, injury to the bowel, or injury to the bladder.