Both Laparoscopy and endoscopy are medical procedures which are diagnostic as well as surgical in nature. These procedures are minimally invasive, have lesser post-operation recovery durations and are economically priced compared to traditional surgery.
Endoscopy is completely non-invasive and uses the body’s natural openings to conduct the procedure. Laparoscopy though minimally invasive, uses incisions made on the body to search and do surgical procedures. As this is only diagnostic, it is fully safe.
Laparoscopy vs endoscopy, how are they different?
Laparoscopy involves making a small incision and sending a ‘laparoscope’ with a tiny camera attached to the incision to obtain a close-up view of organs inside the abdomen including the uterus. Endoscopy on the other hand is entirely noninvasive where a flexible tube is used to check organs or cavities like the gastrointestinal tract, ENT etc.
The second difference between laparoscopy and endoscopy is that laparoscopy primarily focuses on the abdomen, but the endoscopy can examine other parts of the body like the colon or throat.
The third difference is while endoscopy is primarily a diagn
ostic tool, laparoscopy is a treatment that replaces traditional surgery.
Used for
Endoscopy : Used for Exploration & diagnosis of illness inside the body (upper abdomen, ENT, etc.)
Laparoscopy : Used for Diagnosis & surgical interventions, mainly in the abdomen region including reproductive and gastric systems.
Instruments used
Endoscopy : A flexible tube with a light at the end.
Laparoscopy : Thin tubes called Trochars enable surgeons to see, do surgery and stitch.
Invasiveness
Endoscopy is completely non-invasive and uses the body’s natural openings to conduct the procedure. Laparoscopy though minimally invasive, uses incisions made on the body to search and do surgical procedures.